Buying a used 2022 BMW I4? Check these 8 recalls first
This is the heaviest recall year for the i4, with eight campaigns. One is a critical battery fire risk that carried both a do-not-drive and park-outside warning; two more critical ones cover sudden loss of drive power and failing battery modules. The rest range from power loss while driving to valet mode hiding warning lights, a missing pedestrian sound, and doors not auto-locking. NHTSA shows nine unverified owner complaints, three crashes and two injuries, mostly electrical.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm in writing that the do-not-drive battery fire recall was fully remedied
- Ask whether battery modules were replaced or inspected under the module recall
- Verify the power loss, valet mode, pedestrian sound and door lock software fixes
- Open recalls are repaired free at any BMW dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2022 BMW I4
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW i4 and iX batteries may short circuit, causing fire · do not drive · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW i4, iX and i7 can lose drive power suddenly | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW i4, iX and i7 battery modules can fail | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW i4 and iX may lose power while driving | Electrical System | high |
| BMW i4, i5, iX electric motor software can cut power | Electrical System | high |
| BMW i4 and iX valet mode hides warning lights | Electrical System | medium |
| BMW i4 and iX may lose pedestrian warning sound | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| BMW i4 and 3- and 4-Series doors may not auto-lock | Electrical System | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
9 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | Yes |
| Rear Camera | 2 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 2 | None found |
| Tires | 2 | None found |
| Steering | 1 | None found |
| Power Train | 1 | None found |