Last updated: 2026-10-10
BMW i4 Reliability by Year
BMW I4 reliability rates good, but sudden power loss and low-speed surging are the serious complaints. The 2024 is the year to buy.
BMW i4 Reliability Overview
Owner complaints and federal recall records put this electric sedan in good standing, above most sedans on the site. No year is weak enough to rule out, and 2024 is the pick. The problems to watch are serious ones: propulsion that cuts out with a drivetrain malfunction message, and sudden acceleration at low speed while parking. Check recall history on any car you consider.
Current generation: 5th gen (2022–2023), facelifted 2024.
Best & Worst BMW i4 Years
Best BMW i4 Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreFederal recall records show 3 recalls for 2024, against 8 for 2022 and 7 for 2023. Its 22 owner complaints are well below the 40 filed on 2023. It is not clean, though. Power train failures and sudden low-speed acceleration still appear in its complaints.
BMW i4 Years to Avoid
No BMW i4 years are statistical outliers in our data.
Scores stay between 72 and 78 across 3 scored model years.
BMW i4 Reliability Score Trend
BMW i4 reliability has remained consistent across model years, averaging 74/100.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 72/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 78/100 | Good |
Year-by-Year Reliability
2024 BMW i4
3 recalls · 22 complaints
Best of the three scored I4 years, with fewer complaints and recalls than 2023, though owners report sudden acceleration at low speed.
2023 BMW i4
7 recalls · 40 complaints
Rates good and sits mid-pack among I4 years, but draws the most owner complaints of the three, led by sudden drivetrain shutdowns.
2022 BMW i4
8 recalls · 9 complaints
The weakest of three scored I4 years, with eight recalls including a do-not-drive notice and a fire-risk park-outside order.
Found Your BMW i4? Check Its History
Power train (5) problems come up most in BMW i4 owner complaints, and 18 recalls cover the years we track. A VIN check shows whether the car you found had its recall work done, plus accident and title history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
BMW i4 Repair Costs
Reliability Rating
4/5
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best BMW I4 year to buy?
- The 2024 is the best pick. It has the fewest recalls, 3, compared with 8 for 2022 and 7 for 2023. It also has fewer owner complaints than 2023. It is the facelift year. It still has power train and sudden acceleration complaints, so check the car's repair history.
- Is the BMW I4 reliable?
- By the site's measures, yes. All three tracked model years, 2022 to 2024, rate good, and the model sits above average among sedans. The data covers only three years, so it cannot show how the car holds up much longer. The serious complaints involve power loss and low-speed acceleration.
- What are the most common BMW I4 problems?
- Power train is the top complaint area, with 13 reports. Propulsion cuts out, a drivetrain malfunction message appears, and the car can stop in traffic and refuse to shift into neutral, so it needs a tow. Electrical complaints are next with 12, including sudden surging at low speed.
- Does the BMW I4 have brake or sudden acceleration problems?
- Owners have filed complaints for both. Service brakes have 5 complaints, 4 linked to crashes, where the pedal does not slow the car and no warning lamp appears first. Vehicle speed control has 5 complaints, 4 linked to crashes, mostly the car speeding up on its own while parking.
- How many recalls does the BMW I4 have?
- Federal recall records show 8 recalls for the 2022 model year, 7 for 2023, and 3 for 2024. Newer years tend to have fewer recalls partly because they are newer. Run the VIN of any car you consider to see which recalls were completed.
How we score the BMW i4
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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