KnownCarProblems2024 BMW i4 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 BMW i4, most often about the other or unspecified (27% of complaints). It is the 2nd most complained-about i4 model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2024 BMW i4 problems
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 27%Transmission
5 complaints · 19%Speed control
4 complaints · 15%Brakes
4 complaints · 15%Driver assistance
4 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings.
Electrical
3 complaints · 12%Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: tread/belt.
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…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 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.
Body and structure: frame and members
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: traction battery
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.
Full defect summary
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.
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 2024 BMW i4
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 BMW i4?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (7 complaints); transmission (5 complaints); speed control (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 BMW i4 have?
- 3 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 2024 a bad year for the BMW i4?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about i4 model year since 2000, with 26 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