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2025 BMW i4: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 2025 BMW i4 with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
20
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
116 MPGe
best version, EPA combined
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Electric, 266 mi range | Rear-Wheel Drive | 116 MPGe |
| Electric, 318 mi range | Rear-Wheel Drive | 112 MPGe |
| Electric, 244 mi range | Rear-Wheel Drive | 106 MPGe |
| Electric, 295 mi range | Rear-Wheel Drive | 104 MPGe |
| Electric, 287 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 101 MPGe |
| Electric, 267 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 94 MPGe |
| Electric, 268 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 94 MPGe |
| Electric, 227 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 80 MPGe |
Recalls
Electrical System › Propulsion System › CablesDec 23, 2025 · campaign 25V906000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2025 I4 EDRIVE40 vehicle. The connection between the positive battery cable and the rear power distributor may become loose.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Motor › Controller › SoftwareJul 23, 2025 · campaign 25V395000
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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Other years of the BMW i4
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2025 BMW i4 have?
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (5), transmission & drivetrain (2), steering (2). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2025 BMW i4 have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2025 BMW i4 get?
Up to 116 MPGe combined (EPA), depending on the engine.