2025 BMW i4: common problems and reliability
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12 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2025 i4?The 2025 BMW i4 has 12 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and back over prevention.
Safety record for the 2025 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 BMW i4 vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2025 a good year for the i4?
Across the 5 i4 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 9 (2022) to 45 (2023). With 12 complaints, the 2025 i4 sits about the same as the model's median of 12.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2025 i4
electrical system:propulsion system:traction motor:controller:software
Campaign 25V395000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.
electrical system:propulsion system: cables
Campaign 25V906000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2025 I4 EDRIVE40 vehicle. The connection between the positive battery cable and the rear power distributor may become loose.
What owners say across generations
Positive sentiment overall, with owners frequently praising the vehicle's driving dynamics, build quality, and refinement.
Owner insights cover all generations of the i4. See the full i4 owner picture and every model year.
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