8 recalls covering model years 2022. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Certain BMW i4, i5, i7, and iX electric vehicles have a software issue in the electric drive motor. This software may shut down the vehicle's high-voltage system, which causes a sudden loss of drive power while you're driving. BMW will fix this with a software update, either sent over-the-air or done by a dealer, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters have been mailed to affected drivers.
Some high-voltage battery cell modules were not put together correctly, which can put stress on the module frame. Over time, this may cause a battery module to fail. BMW has already mailed letters warning owners about this risk, and will send another notice once dealers can begin replacing the affected battery modules for free.
The high voltage battery's charging unit may not have been manufactured correctly, leaving components inside it improperly connected or assembled.
BMW is recalling certain vehicles because, during a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit may have been installed with incorrect programming. This can cause the automatic door locking function to stop working as intended, meaning the doors may not lock themselves automatically while the vehicle is being driven, even though they are supposed to.
BMW is recalling certain 2022 and 2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. These cars have a system that makes an artificial sound so people outside can hear the vehicle. When the vehicle starts up, the control unit for that sound system may have a fault and fail to make the outside warning sound. Because of that, these vehicles do not meet the federal rule setting a minimum sound level for hybrid and electric vehicles. Dealers will update the sound system software.
Certain BMW i4 and iX electric vehicles have high voltage battery control software that may cause an interruption in electrical power. This means the flow of electricity that powers the vehicle could unexpectedly stop or be disrupted while driving, which can cause the vehicle to suddenly lose drive power.
BMW is recalling certain iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40 and i4 M50 electric vehicles. The high-voltage battery that powers the vehicle may be damaged inside, and that damage can cause an electrical short circuit in the battery. Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery at no cost to owners. BMW mailed an early letter telling owners about the safety risk, and will send another letter once replacement parts are available. Owners will also be contacted by phone.
⚠ NHTSA advises: do not drive this vehicle until repaired. park outside and away from structures (fire risk).
In certain BMW i4 and iX vehicles, when the vehicle is switched into Valet Parking Mode, the central display screen may fail to show important safety information, such as warning messages and warning lights. This means that while the vehicle is in that mode, a warning that would normally appear on the screen may not be shown to the driver, so the driver would not see it.
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the BMW I4. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls covering the 2022 BMW I4. 7 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "BMW Electric Models May Lose Drive Power" (NHTSA campaign 25V395000), reported Jul 23, 2025.
Yes. 1 BMW I4 recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA: BMW i4 and iX batteries may short circuit, causing fire (22V541000). These apply only to the affected vehicles, so check your VIN.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised BMW dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: