CarRecallWatchThe 2023 BMW I4 has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (18 reports).
2023 BMW I4 recalls
Software Flaw Can Cut Drive Power, Raising Crash Risk
Electric drive motor software in certain BMW electric vehicles may shut down the high-voltage system, resulting in a loss of drive power while the vehicle is in use.
Battery Modules May Fail, Causing Power Loss or Fire
Certain BMW electric vehicles may have high-voltage battery cell modules that were not assembled properly.
Power Loss While Driving Can Stall Vehicle, Raising Crash Risk
A faulty high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may have been built with improperly connected or assembled internal components.
Battery Connection Fault Can Cause Sudden Stalling
The high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit may have improperly secured electrical connections.
Doors May Not Lock While Driving, Raising Crash Injury Risk
A replacement body control module (ECU) installed during a service visit may have incorrect software.
Electric Vehicle May Not Emit Pedestrian Warning Sound
Some electric vehicles may experience a fault in the artificial sound generator control unit during start-up.
Software Fault Can Cut Drive Power, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2022-2023 BMW electric vehicles have high voltage battery control unit software that may interrupt electrical power.
Most common 2023 BMW I4 problems
Problem areas named in the 46 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 |
What owners report
My vehicle intermittently loses drive power while being driven, suddenly and with no warning. Sometimes it drives normally, then fails repeatedly later. Before any warning appeared I had isolated instances of hesitation or power loss, but with nothing on the cluster I assumed I was misperceiving it. On August 25, 2026, the vehicle lost power four times while I was driving on the freeway and displayed a drivetrain malfunction warning for the first time. I took the car to an authorized dealer on August 28, 2026, at 60,676 miles. The dealer ran the manufacturer's diagnostic test plan, found multiple stored drive motor electronics faults, and identified rotor position sensor faults in both the
The steering wheel would suddenly become stiff (frozen or locked) during normal driving especially during turning. When it happened, I lost total control of the car causing dangerous situations on the road. A warning message appeared stating: "Changed steering effort, drive moderately and contact service center." At a BMW dealership, the problem was reproduced and confirmed. They replaced 12 Volt battery, and the car was released. The new 12 volt battery didn't help the steeling issue. After a few weeks, the steeling system completely failed. The car has to be towed to BMW dealership for repair. It was identified that the steeling issue was caused by premature failure of the BM
The dashboard turn signal indicators are blocked by the steering wheel unless I adjust the steering wheel to a very high position that makes driving unsafe. When the turn signals are on, there is no clicking noise like many cars have. I suggest that BMW update the vehicle software to allow the driver to adjust the location of the turn signal indicators within the digital dash display, or also include turn signal indicators in the heads-up display.
While driving my 2023 BMW i4, the vehicle suddenly displayed multiple drivetrain and chassis malfunction warnings shortly after charging the vehicle at a ChargePoint station. The vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power/propulsion while driving, creating a serious safety concern. After stopping, the vehicle began rolling backward unexpectedly and several systems appeared to malfunction. The center display/screens became partially or fully unresponsive/blank and multiple warning messages appeared simultaneously. Due to the loss of propulsion and safety concerns, CHP assistance was required to safely move the vehicle off the roadway. The vehicle was later towed to BMW service for inspectio
While driving on frewway in HOV lane next to tall concrete center barrier, side collision mitigation system suddenly began to aggressively and continuously jerk steering right and left. After about 10-20 seconds this caused loss of control, with vehicle turning around 180 degrees and, during the spin, impacting the center concrete wall, causing deployment of all airbags. Traffic was very heavy, and although there were no injuries or collisons with other vehicles, the loss of control was life-threatening. This route was driven previously under exactly the same conditions (clear, dry day in HOV lane) with no problem more than 20 times. This problem occurred about two weeks after the latest BMW
2023 BMW I4 questions
Does the 2023 BMW I4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2023 BMW I4: Software Flaw Can Cut Drive Power, Raising Crash Risk; Battery Modules May Fail, Causing Power Loss or Fire; Power Loss While Driving Can Stall Vehicle, Raising Crash Risk; Battery Connection Fault Can Cause Sudden Stalling; Doors May Not Lock While Driving, Raising Crash Injury Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 BMW I4?
Based on 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (18), Unknown Or Other (12), Power Train (12).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 BMW I4 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.