2025 Bmw I4 Edrive35 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
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.
Service bulletins (4)
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.
Power Train 2026-06-06 · B330124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the vehicle will no longer move when put into gear. there may also be loud noise coming from the heat*(electric drivetrain)/rear axles.
Electrical System 2026-06-05 · B610626 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging sessions cannot be started or they are interrupted while using a level 2 ac high-power chargingstation, 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 boxmay also be affected. the red or white led i
Steering 2025-12-01 · B121425 · Service Campaign
in certain driving situations there can be a loss of traction or wheel slip followed by a throttle or torque requirement that can potentially damage the axle shafts. damage of the drive shaft can cause it to break.
Power Train 2025-11-11 · B121425 · Service Campaign
rsu availability. bmw ag is conducting a service action on certain model year 2025 - 2026 bmw vehicles that were produced between march 17, 2021 – november 6, 2025. in certain driving situations there can be a loss of traction or wheel slip followed by a throttle or torque requirement that can poten
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.