KnownCarProblems2023 BMW i4 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 BMW i4, most often about the electrical (40% of complaints). It is the most complained-about i4 model year since 2000 and has 7 recalls.
Most common 2023 BMW i4 problems
Electrical
18 complaints · 40%The contact owns a 2023 BMW i4. The contact stated while reversing, the drive train malfunction warning light illuminated. The contact proceeded with his commute however, the steering warning light illuminated, and the vehicle shifted into park independently. There were several messages displayed on the infotainment…
The contact owns a 2023 BMW i4. The contact stated that while driving at 20-30 MPH with a fully charged battery, the engine seized on two separate occasions. There was an abnormal grinding sound detected. The inoperable do not drive message was displayed after the failure. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer…
Other or unspecified
12 complaints · 27%Transmission
11 complaints · 24%Parts named most often: driveline.
The contact owns a 2023 BMW i4. The contact stated while reversing, the drive train malfunction warning light illuminated. The contact proceeded with his commute however, the steering warning light illuminated, and the vehicle shifted into park independently. There were several messages displayed on the infotainment…
The contact owns a 2023 BMW i4. The contact stated that while driving into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly shut off with the message "drive train malfunction" displayed. The vehicle was restarted but would not shift into gear and could no longer be driven. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The cause of…
Brakes
7 complaints · 16%Driver assistance
6 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, warnings, assist.
Fuel system
6 complaints · 13%Engine
5 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2023 BMW i4. The contact stated that while driving at 20-30 MPH with a fully charged battery, the engine seized on two separate occasions. There was an abnormal grinding sound detected. The inoperable do not drive message was displayed after the failure. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer…
Steering
4 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2023 BMW i4. The contact stated while reversing, the drive train malfunction warning light illuminated. The contact proceeded with his commute however, the steering warning light illuminated, and the vehicle shifted into park independently. There were several messages displayed on the infotainment…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 BMW i4 recalls
Electrical: software
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: traction battery
Risk: Battery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, module failure increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: hybrid management
Risk: An improperly connected or assembled ccu can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: traction battery
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: software
Risk: Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Driver assistance: external/pedestrian alert
Risk: Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Electrical: software
Risk: An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2023 BMW i4
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 BMW i4?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (18 complaints); other or unspecified (12 complaints); transmission (11 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 BMW i4 have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 23, 2025 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the BMW i4?
- It is the most complained-about i4 model year since 2000, with 45 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other BMW i4 years
- 2023
- 2024