Model year record

2024 BMW I4

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 71 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V395000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction motor: controller: software

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction motor: controller: software
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
71,286
Reported to NHTSA
2025-07-23
Owners notified
2025-08-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V611000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,150
Reported to NHTSA
2024-08-15
Owners notified
2024-10-14

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Reduced structural integrity may result in damage to the high voltage battery during a crash, increasing the risk of fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V135000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
4
Reported to NHTSA
2024-02-23
Owners notified
2024-02-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Unknown or other11
Power train9500 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking6
Electrical system5
Vehicle speed control5
Service brakes4
Structure: body4
Wheels4
Back over prevention: rearview system braking2
Back over prevention: warnings2
Forward collision avoidance2500 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2500 mi
Steering2
Tires: tread/belt215,000 mi
Visibility/wiper2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor2
Electronic stability control (ESC)11,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic11,000 mi
Suspension1

The 2023 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.