Last updated: 2026-10-10

BMW i4

BMW i4 Years to Avoid

3 scored model years (2022–2024) · model average 74/100

No model year of the I4 is one to avoid. The 2022, 2023 and 2024 all rate good. What varies is recall count and complaint volume: 2022 has 8 recalls, 2023 has the most complaints, and 2024 has 3 recalls. Among the three, 2024 is the one to buy.

Verdict

Avoid
No outlier years
Buy
2024 78/100
Model average
74/100
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What Are Common BMW i4 Problems?

POWER TRAIN

13 complaints

Most reported in 2023, 2024

2023: Propulsion cuts out suddenly.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

13 complaints

Most reported in 2023, 2024

2023: Wireless CarPlay shows the wrong location.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12 complaints

Most reported in 2023, 2022

2023: A "drivetrain malfunction" warning shuts the car down in most of these reports.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

5 complaints

Most reported in 2024, 2023

2024: Unintended acceleration happens at low speed, usually while parking or pulling away from a stop.

SERVICE BRAKES

5 complaints

Most reported in 2023, 2024

2023: Pressing the brake pedal does not slow the car.

STEERING

3 complaints

Most reported in 2023

2023: Drive power and steering assist cut out together.

Best BMW i4 Year to Buy Instead

78
GoodReliability score: 78 out of 100, rated Good

2024 BMW i4

Federal 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.

Score: 78/100 (Good)3 recalls22 complaints
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VIN History Report

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which BMW I4 years should I avoid?
None of them. Every tracked year rates good, and none sits well below the model's own average. The 2023 has the most complaints and one fire report, and the 2022 has the most recalls. Those are reasons to look closer at a specific car, not to rule out a year.
Is the 2022 BMW I4 a good used car?
It can be. The 2022 rates good and has only 9 owner complaints, mostly electrical system and tires. It also has the most recalls of any year, 8. If you consider one, confirm every recall repair was done and check the electrical system and tires.
Is the 2023 BMW I4 worse than the 2024?
On the data, yes. The 2023 has 40 owner complaints to 22 for the 2024, and 7 recalls to 3. Electrical system leads the 2023 complaints with 10 reports, and one fire report is on file. The 2024 is the better buy.
Which BMW I4 years have power train problems?
Power train complaints show up most in the 2023 and 2024 model years, with 8 and 5 reports. Power train was not among the three most reported areas for 2022. Reports describe a drivetrain fault warning followed by reduced power or a full stop.
Does the 2024 BMW I4 avoid the problems of earlier years?
No. The 2024 has fewer recalls and fewer complaints than 2023, but its owners report drivetrain faults, sudden acceleration at low speed, and brakes that fail to stop the car. Several of those reports involve crashes and came without any warning light.

How we score every BMW i4 model year

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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