2024 BMW i4 problems & reliability
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 BMW i4, alongside 3 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (3 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown OR Other | 7 | 27% |
| Power Train | 5 | 19% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 15% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 12% |
| Structure | 2 | 8% |
| Wheels | 2 | 8% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 18 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“On July 4th, 2026 we were driving home in a storm. The windshield wipers failed while in the automatic setting, completely shutting off, creating a safety hazard. We pulled to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. Afther the reboot they had resarted, but agian failed within ten minutes. We pulled over again…”
Visibility · filed Jul 16, 2026
“As I was easing my 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40 onto Church Street from a cross street on May 11, 2026, my car suddenly accelerated and crashed into the car in front of me. The acceleration was "un-commanded." The accident occured a bit before 2:20 pm. Driving conditions were ideal. I had the car in Eco Mode, and I was using…”
Forward Collision Avoidance · filed Jun 1, 2026
“am writing to report an incident involving my vehicle. While entering my driveway, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and did not recognize that the garage door was closed. As a result, the vehicle collided with the closed garage door and subsequently struck the structural beam on the wall near the garage entrance…”
Unknown OR Other · filed May 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
47 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2024 BMW i4. The 10 most recent:
A “whistling” noise is heard from the centerconsole/instrument panel when using theheating and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Heard with the blower motor set tospeed 2 or above Noise goes away on high blower speed…
B640626 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2026
Mirror Glass Return
B064026 · Other · issued Jul 17, 2026
While driving on rough surfaces, a “tapping” noise can be heard from the tailgate area
B510626 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 23, 2026
Charging sessions cannot be started or they are interrupted while using a Level 2 AC high-power charging station, or with a Level 3 DC charging station. Charging may start normally but can interrupt after some time…
B610626 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2026
The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition, the following fault memory entries are saved in the CCU (Combined Charging Unit) 0317F2 - High-voltage…
B120523 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 6, 2026
There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving” (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BEV vehicles: 224163 – Electric auxiliary heater…
B170124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 25, 2026
High Voltage Connection Return
B061526 · Other · issued Feb 4, 2026
A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle interior.
B640925 · Service Campaign · issued Dec 22, 2025
Insufficient cooling power in the passenger area. The following faults may be stored: 0380CA - Malfunction or electrical fault of the heat pump circuit expansion valve detected E70C51 - Heat pump circuit changeover…
B641125 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 16, 2025
In certain driving situations there can be a loss of traction or wheel slip followed by a throttle or torque requirement that can potentially damage the axle shafts. Damage of the drive shaft can cause it to break.
B121425 · Service Campaign · issued Dec 1, 2025
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2024 BMW i4 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2024 BMW i4?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.