2025 BMW i4 Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2025 BMW i4, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
2
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
12
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 i4 and 12 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is power train, with 2 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.
- WHEELS2
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS1
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS1
- LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST1
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
2025 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: CABLES · 25V906000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2025 I4 EDRIVE40 vehicle. The connection between the positive battery cable and the rear power distributor may become loose.
Remedy: A dealer will check the positive battery cable connection and, if necessary, repair it, free of charge. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed on February 13, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 13, 2026.
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.
2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B640925 | Aug 12, 2026 | 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… | 11036383 |
| B330124 | Jun 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The vehicle will no longer move when put into gear. There may also be loud noise coming from the HEAT*(electric drivetrain)/Rear axles. | 11034454 |
| B610626 | Jun 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 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 normal… | 11034463 |
| B510626 | Apr 23, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | While driving on rough surfaces, a “tapping†noise can be heard from the tailgate area | 11031566 |
| 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 |
| B121425 | Nov 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN | 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 |
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