2024 Bmw I4 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (4) · Power Train (4) · Wheels (2)
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Safety recalls (3)
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Motor:controller:software 2025-07-23 · campaign 25V395000 · 71,286 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Structure:frame And Members 2024-08-15 · campaign 24V611000 · 1,150 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Reduced structural integrity may result in damage to the high voltage battery during a crash, increasing the risk of fire.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery 2024-02-23 · campaign 24V135000 · 4 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (48)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-08-12 · B640925 · Service Campaign
a faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. this could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle interior.
Structure:body 2026-07-24 · B640626 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a “whistling” noise is heard from the centerconsole/instrument panel when using theheating and air conditioning (hvac) system. heard with the blower motor set tospeed 2 or above noise goes away on high blower speed noise is loudest with the vents on theback of the center console in the closedpositio
Visibility/Wiper 2026-07-17 · B064026 · Other
mirror glass return
Structure:body 2026-04-23 · B510626 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
while driving on rough surfaces, a “tapping” noise can be heard from the tailgate area
Electrical System 2026-04-22 · B610626 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging sessions cannot be started or they are interrupted while using a level 2 ac high-power charging station, or with a level 3 dc charging station. charging may start normally but can interrupt after some time. level 2 (240 v) flex charger and wall box may also be affected. the red or white led
Power Train 2026-03-06 · B120523 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 fault detected: when switch contactors are closed. 0317f1 - high-v
Showing the 6 most recent of 48 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-16 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor“on july 4th, 2026 we were driving home in a storm. the windshield wipers failed while in the automatic setting, completely shutting off, creating a safety hazard. we pulled to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. afther the reboot they had resarted, but agian failed within ten minutes. we pulled over again giving the car more time to coo…”
2026-06-08 · Structure:body“sunroof spontaneously exploded with no sign of impact…”
2026-06-01 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“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 eco mode, and i was using one-pedal driving (brakin…”
2026-05-11 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“ am writing to report an incident involving my vehicle. while entering my driveway, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and did not recognize that the garage door was closed. as a result, the vehicle collided with the closed garage door and subsequently struck the structural beam on the wall near the garage entrance. the impact was significant, an…”
2026-03-25 · Power Train“ i had a rear-end collision on [xxx}. the car was scheduled for repair on 3/19/2026. on [xxx] at ~70,000 miles, my 2024 bmw i4 edrive35 (vin: [xxx] ) experienced a drivetrain malfunction with reduced speed. the dealership diagnosed an internally faulty a/c compressor with metal shavings contaminating the system and recommended replacement of the …”
2026-03-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the vehicle experienced two sudden and complete losses of power, on december 29, 2025, and again on february 18, 2026. in both instances, the vehicle became inoperable while in motion and required towing. these failures created hazardous roadside situations.…”
2026-02-26 · Power Train · 500 mi“the contact owns a 2024 bmw i4. the contact stated that while driving 25-50 mph in the intended lane, the vehicle vibrated and was drifting out of the intended lane. the contact was able to correct the vehicle back into the intended lane. additionally, the contact stated while driving and approaching a wall or a gate, the forward collision avoidanc…”
2025-12-28 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“crashed my car because brakes failed.…”
2025-12-17 · Power Train“•august of 2023: bmw i4 leased from bmw of gwinnet place. during the sales process, the customer was assured that bmw has many years of expertise in electric vehicles. trade in vehicle valued for $11,000 as a downpayment. •july 25, 2025: customer notified of a recall for bmw i4. during interactions with bmw of gwinnet sales team, customer was assu…”
2025-10-21 · Tires:tread/Belt · 15,000 mi“the contact owns a 2024 bmw i4 equipped with pirelli tires, tire line: p zero xl, tire size: 255/40/19, dot number: (n/a). the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the passenger's side rear tire had a blowout. the contact was able to pull over to the side of the road, and the vehicle was towed to the residence of a friend. the fo…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.