2024 BMW I4

3 recalls, 40 complaints - 16 TSBs

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

BMW 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.

Consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

71,286 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 eDrive40, xDrive40, and M50 vehicles. The left-side longitudinal beam may crack, compromising the structural integrity of the chassis.

Consequence

Reduced structural integrity may result in damage to the high voltage battery during a crash, increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the left-side longitudinal beam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

1,150 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 xDrive40, i4 M50 and i5 eDrive40 vehicles. The high-voltage battery module may contain insufficient weld seams, which can result in the battery overheating.

Consequence

An overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

4 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Complaint Statistics

40 total complaints 5 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	3
POWER TRAIN	3
SUSPENSION	3
STEERING	2
SEAT BELTS	2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	2
AIR BAGS	2

Incident date: Jun 5, 2026

Misfire at 51000 miles and told it was 2 cracked spark plugs

Incident date: May 11, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V869000 (Hybrid Propulsion System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed tha... Read more

Incident date: May 11, 2026

I own a 2018 Honda Odyssey 3.5L V6 and while my wife and 9 year old daughter were driving down the highway at 70mph that car decided to throw a rod throw the bottom of the motor leaving my family stranded on the roadside with no motor oil left in the car. This is a known issue for the 2018 Honda Ody... Read more

Incident date: May 11, 2026

As I was easing my 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40 onto Church Street from a cross street on May 11, 2026, my car suddenly accelerated and crashed into the car in front of me. The acceleration was "un-commanded." The accident occured a bit before 2:20 pm. Driving conditions were ideal. I had the car in E... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Apr 12, 2026

2020 GMC Sierra 1500 began experiencing a slight knocking sound - mechanic diagnosed as a crankshaft issue. As of last night, 5/10, the truck's knocking sound got extremely loud, the exhaust pipe emitted smoke, and the truck began "bucking." No warning messages or lamps appeared.

Incident date: Apr 12, 2026

The vehicle has been taken to Tesla multiple times due to ongoing controllability and safety concerns. The Autopilot system will occasionally brake unexpectedly at green lights or when another vehicle is passing on the right side. The vehicle has also experienced repeated drivetrain issues, includi... Read more

Incident date: Apr 12, 2026

Incident date: Feb 28, 2026

Hyundai Tucson Sport 2016 GDI engine. I am the original owner of this truck I have taken care of this truck so much it being my first brand new purchase. No oil leaks NOTHING! When I first purchased the vehicle I noticed that it would stall when I would accelerate but did not think too much of it si... Read more

Incident date: Dec 29, 2025

I have had issues with my car since the day that I bought it. First, my car squealed every time that I backed up. I took it to my local Ford dealership 3 or 4 times without this ever being fixed. This then progressed to my brakes squealing anytime they’re used. I barely have 25,000 miles on my car... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Ram Promaster 2500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V552000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V720000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated while shifted in reverse(R), th... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2024

NAVAGATION SYSTEM DIRECTS TO TURN OFF THE ROAD into fields , the emergency SOS system does not operate , it is affecting the heads up display information , 7 times in for service , still not working freezes center console with SOS not working and and freezes dash with map loading

Incident date: Sep 1, 2024

Incident date: Dec 17, 2025

When I'm driving sometimes the car seems like it's about to cut off or something & the check engine light plus stabilizer track message bones on & I start losing power & it's happened more than 10 times ! I let the car sit for a few minutes & it works !

Incident date: Oct 29, 2025

I stopped at a stoplight and the auto shut off took place, when i tried to take my foot off the brake to start the car, the car did not restart. I stalled at the light with cars behind me and my children, the dash displayed a message saying system problem and flashed I did not get a photo . I shut t... Read more

Incident date: Oct 18, 2025

Passenger side brake light keeps going out and has been replaced twice

Incident date: Jul 30, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while attempting to open and close the door, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the rear driver’s side door. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was diagnosed with a stripped bolt. The dea... Read more

Incident date: Jul 30, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle unexpectedly lurched forward. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2025

When I went to change out the headlight bulb, I found the wiring to both headlights were cracked, sheathing missing, bare wires exposed. This poses a fire hazard to the vehicle and occupants.

Incident date: Jul 4, 2025

I was read ended at a stop light. The other drive fell asleep. She was in a 3.25 ton dodge ram going 45-55 mph. She never touched her brakes. She pushed me into the car in front of me. Air bags never deployed . My car is totaled. The driver’s car hit so hard the front of her car was in my third ro... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 31, 2025

Purchased a new 2025 Honda Civic, at around 9,000 miles, experienced rough idling and concerns for stalling upon turning on the vehicle. On park position multiple dash lights/warnings appeared, dark grey smoke and the smell of sulfur came from the exhaust. The rough idling made a crack on my engine ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 23, 2025

The car is sporadically saying passenger restraint system, going on and off.

Incident date: Jun 23, 2025

Warning about seatbelt & restraint systems malfunction in passenger seat appear in dash. Seems to correlate to seat bottom sensor in front passenger seat, goes in and out of alarm while occupants sit in the front passenger seat, creating risk of restraint system failure while driving.

Incident date: Apr 17, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the loss of power warning light illuminated. The contact parked the vehicle and turned off the vehicle. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to start as intended. Th... Read more

Incident date: Apr 17, 2025

Honda dealership has not had parts for over a year now

Incident date: Mar 2, 2025

[XXX] was driving the 2014 F150 on a multi lane state road in the afternoon on a sunny and dry afternoon. The vehicle was traveling straight with steady traffic at an intense rate of speed (approximately 45-50 mph) when it all of a changed gears and became difficult for the [XXX] to control, causin... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Mar 2, 2025

The collision warning alert goes of sporadically at the most random times when there is actually no threat at all around the vehicle. This will cause (as it is intended to do) the driver to reactively fully apply the break quickly, which could cause injury such as whiplash in an unnecessary event or... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2025

I own a 2023 Dodge Challenger R/T with approximately 9,200 miles. Recently, while the vehicle was parked, I discovered a significant crack in the front windshield originating from the passenger side edge with a length of approximately 10 inches. Notably, there are no visible signs of impact, such as... Read more

Incident date: Jan 29, 2024

On October 18, 2024 I got a check engine light after starting my vehicle when leaving the grocery store. I stopped at a mechanic shop near by and was told the code they pulled stated that there was an “Air Flap Control Malfunction.” I’ experienced this same issue a year earlier on December 15,... Read more

Incident date: Jan 29, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time... Read more

Incident date: Oct 18, 2024

Collision Mitigation automatically engaged causing vehicle to brake when unnecessary. Once after excelling from a redlight and again when entering a highway on ramp. After occurring twice in a 6 month period it's now become permanently disabled with dash warnings. Braking System Error. Collision Mit... Read more

Incident date: Aug 23, 2024

I was going 70 with my child in my car and The car seemed like it lost communication and I was on a highway with cars moving around me and almost hitting me . Car engine overheats after I’ve taken it to jeep several times.

Incident date: Jun 24, 2024

I purchased the car, July 2022. It was a used certified vehicle with 3289 miles on it. This is a commercial vehicle as I own my own business. I reported two days after purchasing it that The front passenger tire shakes. For two years now, I have been trying to get Wagoneer and my dealership to fix t... Read more

Incident date: Jun 24, 2024

This vehicle is owned by the City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department. We are submitting complaints for multiple Tahoe's that have stopped during operation causing extreme danger to our staff and other drivers in the city. The cause is always bad fuel pumps and our units have had to have the pumps... Read more

Incident date: May 5, 2024

Incident date: Apr 9, 2024

I was driving and powersteering fluid drained and I lost control of the steering, and guide the car against the side walk. Had a mechanic change the powers steering fluid line. But now it's shooting up instead leaking down, it clogged all my spark plugs ,plus cause my cam shaft and crank shaffsenso... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Apr 9, 2024

This vehicle was rear ended with rear frame damage. The airbag light stays on and the seat belt was ejected and lock. The seat now will not extend to fit and latch. My wife the owner of the car [XXX] head and body was jerked extremely hard due to the lack of airbag not deploying. My wife completed ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Mar 20, 2024

It is unknown at this time what is wrong with the vehicle. The problem started two weeks ago. Initially after driving sustained highway speeds, the van will hesitate to brake when driving through town. When approaching a stop it would stutter to a stop and then stutter to drive again when pressing t... Read more

Incident date: Mar 20, 2024

My car has been stalling while I drive and also it said power steering unavailable. Both happened while I was driving which almost caused an accident. Sometimes it stalls while I’m at the stop light and press on the gas to go. It says to shift to park and turn ignition on. It’s been happenin... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2024

Car stops suddenly for no reason while on cruise control

Incident date: Sep 15, 2023

I purchased my car brand new in 2016. I did not drive the vehicle often since working in NYC and parking was impossible. Then we had the Pandemic in 2020-current and I have been working from home for the last 2 years and 8 months. The car had been in an indoor garage and occasionally I would tak... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2024 BMW I4

16 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	10
100000 POWER TRAIN	2
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	2
350000 EQUIPMENT	1
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM	1

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message ??A???A???A?Drive, you can continue driving??A???A???A? (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BEV vehicles: 224163 ??A???A???A? Electric

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Combined Charging Unit (CCU) may not have been produced according to BMW specifications. This can lead to an internal coolant leak which can result in a failure of the Combined Charging Unit.Possible faults may include- HV charging in

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective March 21, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between September 24, 2022, and December 14, 2023.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Informational Bulletin is intended as a guided work-through process to address customer charging complaints. The step-by-step guide will help walk you through the ??A?A?basic??A?A? procedure to test the charger/infrastructure when the

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Informational Bulletin is intended as a guided work through process to address BEV/PHEV charging issues. The step-by-step guide will help walk you through the correct ??A???A???A?basic??A???A???A? steps that should be followed when

100000 POWER TRAIN

The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition, the following fault memory entries are saved in the CCU (Combined Charging Unit) 0317F2 - High-voltage system, insulation faul

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

The coolant changeover valve may develop a coolant leak when the outside temperatures go below 19??A???A?F (-7??A???A?C). The vehicles operating systems would also need to be at that same low temperature (example: being parked outside, o

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Gen 5 BEV/PHEV vehicles may set the Combined Charging Unit (CCU) in programming abort due to nocommunication to the HV charge socket electronics.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The coolant changeover valve may develop a coolant leak when the outside temperatures go below 19??A?F (-7??A?C). The vehicles operating systems would also need to be at that same low temperature (example: being parked outside, overnight

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

While the vehicle is at a standstill, a clicking noise can be heard in the passenger compartment. It must bequiet without other electrical loads or without driving noises to be heard. It sounds like the noise comes from under the hood.

350000 EQUIPMENT

If regional navigational maps are downloaded into the vehicle via over-the-air, they cannot be installed into the active Navigation.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective December 19, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between February 10, 2023, and June 23, 2023.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The purpose of this Service Bulletin (SIB) is informational regarding DC (direct current) charging complaints on Gen 5 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV). It serves as a supporting argument and is intended to help distinguish between a stand

100000 POWER TRAIN

BMW I4 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW I4 across all model years (2022, 2024).

18 Total Recalls

133 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

9 Reported Crashes

1 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

BMW I4 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2024 (current)	3	40
2023	7	77	View
2022	8	16	View

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X3	155	2,661	View
330I	122	1,050	View
X6	110	293	View
328I	108	3,743	View
M3	95	550	View
325I	83	1,809	View
Z4	83	1,439	View

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2024 BMW I4

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