repaired · 2026 Q1
Propulsion system: cables
NewRisk. A loose positive battery cable connection could lead to the vehicle stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-395 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 9, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
2Steering1 crash/fire/injury
1Suspension
1Back over prevention1 crash/fire/injury
1Wheels
1Lane departure1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 2 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Controller: software
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other I4 EDRIVE40 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the I4 EDRIVE40 median. How we score
'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What I4 EDRIVE40 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While parking the car it accelerated up over the curb and into the bushes in an office parking lot. The sudden unintended acceleration occurred in B mode with the automatic cruise control system setting to follow the posted speed limit when activated. The cruise control was not activated by the…
On March 23, after driving approx 2 miles, I was at a red light. The light turned green and I began accelerating. There was a loud "bang" from under the car toward the rear, the car abruptly halted, the displays turned red with a message (all caps) DO NOT DRIVE. I power cycled the car a few times…
Own a 2025 I4 EDRIVE40?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.