2023 BMW i4 Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2023 BMW i4, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
7
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
47
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2023 i4 and 47 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 19 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER12
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7
- SERVICE BRAKES7
- ENGINE5
- STEERING4
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING4
2023 i4 Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE · 25V395000
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.
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY · 25V470000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, resulting in stress on the module frame and possible module failure.
Remedy: Dealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed September 11, 2025. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated December 31, 2025Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT · 23V449000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly connected and/or assembled components inside the CCU.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY · 23V295000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and 2023 i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 Hybrid Electric vehicles. The high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit may have improperly secured electrical connections which can result in an engine stall.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · 23V118000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT · 23V026000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Remedy: Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE · 22V944000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power.
Remedy: Dealers will update the high voltage battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2023 i4 Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B510626 | Apr 23, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | While driving on rough surfaces, a “tapping†noise can be heard from the tailgate area | 11031566 |
| B120523 | Mar 6, 2026 | 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… | 11030059 |
| B170124 | Feb 25, 2026 | ENGINE | There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving†(ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BE… | 11029046 |
| InVeh-InApp-Comm | Feb 5, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | A manufacturing defect in a bearing of the electronic drive unit could result in bearing damage. This is caused by an unusual acoustic signal in the area of the drive unit. The… | 11029009 |
| B640925 | Dec 22, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 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 in… | 11026956 |
| B641125 | Dec 16, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Insufficient cooling power in the passenger area. The following faults may be stored: 0380CA - Malfunction or electrical fault of the heat pump circuit expansion valve detected… | 11026957 |
| B121425 | Dec 1, 2025 | STEERING | 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 t… | 11025830 |
| B641125 | Nov 11, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Insufficient cooling power in the passenger area. The following faults may be stored: 0380CA - Malfunction or electrical fault of the heat pump circuit expansion valve detected… | 11025684 |
| B121425 | Nov 11, 2025 | POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 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… | 11025669 |
| B640925 | Aug 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 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 in… | 11022362 |
| B613323 | Jul 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Combined Charging Unit (CCU) may not have been built to specifications. | 11020915 |
| B610625 | May 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Check Control message (CCM): "You can continue driving. Drivetrain†(00029) is displayed, togetherwith the following fault code: 224188 – Accelerator pedal module, pedal… | 11018728 |
| B170124 | Mar 31, 2025 | ENGINE | There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving†(ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BE… | 11016419 |
| B610325 | Mar 5, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This is an informational bulletin regarding Plug & Charge function complaint diagnosis. Possible customer complaints: Plug & Charge menu does not appear in the vehicle, function… | 11015537 |
| B170124 | Feb 11, 2025 | ENGINE | There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving†(ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BE… | 11014422 |
| B640723 | Feb 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DELIVERY STOP: EKK (eKMV) Circuit Board | 11014040 |
| B511823 | Aug 27, 2024 | STRUCTURE:BODY | A groaning noise is heard from the trunk whendriving on rough roads. | 11006732 |
| B640624 | Jul 12, 2024 | ENGINE | Quality checks have determined that the coolant changeover valve may develop a coolant leak under very low outside temperatures (significantly lower than 32º F (0 C)). | 11005236 |
| B640624 | May 24, 2024 | ENGINE | Quality checks have determined that the coolant changeover valve may develop a coolant leak under very low outside temperatures (significantly lower than 32º F (0 C)). | 11000512 |
| B640224 | May 23, 2024 | ENGINE | DELIVERY STOP: COOLANT CHANGEOVER VALVE | 11000510 |
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