Last updated: 2026-03-28

RELIABILITY SCORE: 72/100 (GOOD)

2022 BMW I4 Reliability Report

Name: 2022 BMW I4
Brand: BMW

The 2022 BMW I4 scores 72/100 ("Good"). With 8 recalls and 9 owner complaints, reliability is acceptable but not class-leading.

Full Breakdown Compare Models

Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

per 10k sold

Est. Annual Cost

N/A

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity75/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs80/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact54/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity76/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

Acceptable reliability — worth considering with a pre-purchase inspection.

Top Issues to Watch

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2)
TIRES (2)
STEERING (1)

Generation & Refresh (US)

Redesign Year

2022 is the first model year of the Fifth generation (G26).

First-year models may have unresolved issues from the new design.
Redesigned for the 2022 model year.
Refreshed in 2024.
5th generation I4 (US).

What this means for buyers

First-year models carry more risk — early production issues are common. Consider waiting for the second year if reliability is a priority.

Compare 2022 pricing and recall counts against 2023+ before deciding.

2022: Fifth generation (G26) Launch

Generation start — new platform.

2024: Mid-Cycle Refresh

Updated features and styling tweaks.

Should You Buy the 2022 BMW I4?

The 2022 BMW I4 scores 72/100 ("Good"), placing it in acceptable but not class-leading territory. As a first-year redesign, early-adopter issues are common.

With 9 owner complaints, some reported issues may need attention, but we don't yet see evidence of a single dominant failure mode.

A pre-purchase inspection is recommended for used examples, with particular attention to electrical system (2). An extended warranty may provide additional peace of mind.

Compared to the 2023 BMW I4, which scored 1 points higher.

Pros

+Acceptable reliability score
+Below-average complaint rate for Sedan
+Only 9 complaints reported

Cons

−Above-average recall count
−ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2)
−TIRES (2)
−Safety recall: park-it advisory issued
−Safety recall: park-outside advisory issued

Compare 2022 BMW I4 With

2022 Tesla Model 3

Reliability: 50/100

Mixed

2022 Audi E-Tron-GT

Reliability: 64/100

Good

2022 Audi A5

Reliability: 74/100

Good

2022 Tesla Model S

Reliability: 44/100

Mixed

Common Problem Categories

Safety

LOW RISK

8 manufacturer recalls issued

Other

HIGH RISK

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2)
TIRES (2)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

Recall Overview

recalls on record

Park ItPark Outside

The 2022 BMW I4 has 8 recalls on record, which is above average. A higher recall count can indicate multiple component concerns. However, recalls also demonstrate that the manufacturer is actively addressing known issues. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

per 10k sold

Segment avg: 19.3

LowAvgHigh

Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

2022 BMW I4 Recall Details

8 recalls have been issued for the 2022 BMW I4. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

25V3950002025-07-23

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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.

25V4700002025-07-16

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Consequence

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.

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.

23V4490002023-06-28

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Consequence

An improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

2022 BMW I4 NHTSA Safety Ratings

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Rollover risk: 0.0%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat)Advanced Belt Feature (Standard)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Not Available)Seat Belt Reminder System (Driver, Front Passenger)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Curtain (Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat)Torso/Pelvis (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Driver, Front Passenger)Additional Air Bags (-)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (TBD)LATCH Locations (Rear Seat)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (Standard)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat)

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

BMW I4 Repair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

2022 BMW I4 Example Repair Prices

National average price ranges for common repairs. These are not model-year-specific failure predictions.

Common repair costs and price estimates
Repair	Estimated Cost
Tire Pressure Monitor Lamp Diagnosis	$198 – $291
General Diagnosis	$153 – $224
Noise Diagnosis	$198 – $291
Vibration Diagnosis	$198 – $291
No Start Diagnosis	$198 – $291
Pre-Purchase Car Inspection	$275 – $403
Engine Oil Light Diagnosis	$198 – $291
Check Engine Light Diagnosis & Testing	$198 – $291
AC Diagnosis	$153 – $224
Air Conditioning System Leak Inspection	$153 – $224

Estimates based on national average repair costs. Actual costs may vary by location and shop.

Buying a 2022 I4? Check Its History First

Every 2022 BMW I4 has a different past. A VIN check reveals hidden accidents, title problems, odometer rollbacks, and open recalls that reliability scores can't show you.

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2022 BMW I4 Common Problems by Component

9 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2)TIRES (2)UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1)STEERING (1)POWER TRAIN (1)BACK OVER PREVENTION (1)FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaintsSafety-related

2023-03-05Crash reported2 injuries

The contact owns a 2022 BMW i4. The contact stated that while pulling into her apartment's parking garage, the vehicle surged forward as the steering wheel independently maneuvered to the left without warning. The vehicle initially hit the rear bumper of her passenger's vehicle and then a concrete planter. The vehicle finally came to a stop once it hit her apartment building's wall. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. Bystanders called the authorities as both police and medical aide arrived at the scene. The EMT examined both the contact and her passenger at the scene. The next day, they both went to the hospital where her passenger was treated for a contusion to his sternum. The contact suffered injuries to left hand, right shoulder, both ankles, and both wrists. A police report was filed. The contact reached out to the manufacturer and was advised to have the vehicle towed to a dealer; the vehicle was eventually towed to a dealer after several other informed her that they did not service electrical vehicles. The contact stated that a crack had damaged the side of the apartment building as a result of the failure. The failure was investigated and the contact was found to be partially at fault for the failure; the contact objected to the finding and maintained that an electrical defect caused the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 5,800.

2023-02-17

The contact owns a 2022 BMW I4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V944000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer for the recall repair appointment; however, the contact was informed that the recall remedy would not be completed due to failures with the navigation and stereo systems. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not yet made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

TIRES

2 complaints

2022-09-02

Sept 2, 2022: I was driving my BMW i4 eDrive40 2022 model going to work when suddenly I heard the rear tire blown off and the Notification on my screen indicating tire pressure on my Rear Right Tire is going down fast. I was able to pull over safely to the curbside and called for roadside assistance . The vehicle was towed to Pacific BMW Glendale CA for tire replacement. They said that the damage to the tire is so immense that it is beyond repair. I’m glad that I have bought a wheel and Tire Insurance from BMW and only has to do a co-pay of $50. But it took 10 days for me to pick up my car from the dealership by just trying to replace one (1) Rear Right tire.

2022-09-13

I was driving at approximately 60 MPH on the Freeway when I heard a loud bang, the car started to vibrate and shortly after that I realized I had a problem with a tire. The display indicated a tire with low pressure. I pulled over and saw the damage to the tire on the Driver left hand side. I brought the car to the dealer service department. I paid to have a new tire installed and I kept the damaged one. No one else has looked at the tire yet. Tire size 225/50 R18 99W XL failed. There are seven (7) holes on the side wall and one (1) hole on the tread. The tire is available for inspection.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

2024-08-18

The door to access the charging port stopped opening leaving me stranded unable to get home or to a dealer for repair. If this happened on a highway I would be terrified

STEERING (1 complaints)

STEERING

1 complaintSafety-related

2023-08-31Crash reported

I recently had an accident with the car. I was driving in a gated subdivision under very low speed, when I put the shifter in reverse in order to back up the car, the car failed to go into reverse and gave no warning, I assumed that the car was in reserve mode and tried to accelerate , the car lurched forward instead, hit some rocks and stopped. We requested BMW engineering team to inspect the car. they failed to identify any issue with the shifter or explain why the shifter did not go into reverse and gave no warning when it happened

POWER TRAIN (1 complaints)

POWER TRAIN

1 complaintSafety-related

2023-05-19Crash reported

My BmW I4 M50 was parked and turned off. While I was behind the wheel the car. Suddenly the car took off and hit a curb and went thru some trees. I took my cat to creviar bmw and an engineer from bmw came to check out the vehicle. The engineer checked out the car, BMW had my car for 3 and half weeks and after told me nothing was wrong with the car. I don’t trust bmw. This is my second EV. I think BMW is trying to cover up the issue.

BACK OVER PREVENTION (1 complaints)

BACK OVER PREVENTION

1 complaint

2023-03-15

The contact owns a 2022 BMW I4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V026000 (Back Over Prevention, Forward Collision Avoidance) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1 complaints)

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

2022-10-19

Oct 19, 2022, I was driving my 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40 when it flashed notification that Driver Assistance permanently Restricted and it affected the Adaptive Cruise Control and the Lane Departure warning. There were a total of 3 occurrence that these Notifications were flashed on the cars Touch screen. Then on Oct 24, 2022, I dropped off this vehicle at the BMW of Monrovia where they observed and diagnosed the car. On Oct 27, 2022, I was informed that they have to replace 2 (Parking Distance Control) PDC SENSORS for assistance warning light. I also complained to the BMW service that Information screen had gone blank for several times only showing the BMW initials on a black screen. It wa s diagnosed that there were only 2 occurrence and that system was working fine. I picked up my car from service that same day of Oct, 27, 2022. However, after 2 days of using my vehicle, it flashed again the same notification that DRIVER ASSISTANCE is permanently restricted. Moreso, Nov. 1 had a new notification that there is a PARKING ASSISTANCE MALFUNCTION and there were 2 check control messages. I will bring the car back again for service come Nov. 18 for a service appointment.

Best & Worst BMW I4 Years

Comprehensive reliability analysis based on NHTSA data, owner complaints, and historical performance.

Best BMW I4 Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

The best BMW I4 year is 2024 with a reliability score of 78/100, rated good. Other strong picks include 2023 (73/100) and 2022 (72/100).

Top Pick

Good

2024

3Recalls

22Complaints

Good

2023

7Recalls

40Complaints

Good

2022

(Current Model)

8Recalls

9Complaints

BMW I4 Years to Avoid

No BMW I4 years are statistical outliers in our data.

All model years score consistently well. The BMW I4 maintains one of the highest industry standards for long-term durability across its entire production span.

See full BMW I4 years-to-avoid analysis

BMW I4 Reliability Score Trend

BMW I4 reliability has remained consistent across model years, averaging 74/100.

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

BMW I4 reliability scores by year
Year	Score	Rating
2022	72/100	Good
2023	73/100	Good
2024	78/100	Good

BMW I4 Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2024	78/100	+5	Good	3	22
2023	73/100	+1	Good	7	40
2022(selected)	72/100	—	Good	8	9

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2022 BMW I4 reliable?

The 2022 BMW I4 has a "Good" reliability rating with a score of 72/100. It is reasonably reliable with 8 recalls and 9 owner complaints, though some issues have been reported.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 BMW I4?

The most commonly reported problems with the 2022 BMW I4 include: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2 complaints), TIRES (2 complaints), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints), STEERING (1 complaints), POWER TRAIN (1 complaints). These issues were identified from owner complaints analyzed by Auto Reliability Index.

How many recalls does the 2022 BMW I4 have?

The 2022 BMW I4 has 8 recalls on record. Recalls are safety or compliance fixes issued by the manufacturer and repaired at no cost at authorized dealerships.

Is the 2022 BMW I4 expensive to maintain?

The 2022 BMW I4 should have average maintenance costs for its class. With a reliability score of 72/100, some repairs may be needed, but overall ownership costs are manageable.

Don’t buy a 2022 BMW I4 without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How We Calculate Reliability Scores

Auto Reliability Index scores are calculated on a 0–100 scale using a weighted formula that combines multiple public data sources. Each factor is weighted based on its predictive value for real-world ownership experience.

Key Ranking Factors

Complaint Severity

NHTSA owner complaints weighted by component category (e.g., powertrain, safety systems, electronics, cosmetic) — safety-critical issues carry more weight than cosmetic ones. Adjusted for sales volume so high-volume models aren't unfairly penalized.

Repair Costs

Independent reliability ratings based on repair frequency, average repair costs, and severity of typical repairs for each model.

Recall Impact

Number of NHTSA recalls weighted by severity. “Stop driving” and fire-risk recalls are penalized more heavily than minor software or labeling recalls.

Issue Diversity

Measures how many major vehicle systems (engine, transmission, electrical, braking, etc.) have recorded complaints. A vehicle with issues spread across many systems may indicate systemic quality issues.

Scores are grouped into four tiers:

80–100: Excellent — Top-tier reliability, minimal issues
60–79: Good — Reliable with some minor concerns
40–59: Mixed — Notable issues, research before buying
0–39: Risky — Significant problems, proceed with caution

Data is sourced from NHTSA recall records, owner complaint filings, and independent repair databases. Scores are recalculated as new data becomes available. While the weighting model is proprietary, all underlying data sources are public and traceable.