repaired · 2026 Q3
Controller: software
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
2022 BMW I4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2022 BMW I4, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-470 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 28, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 BMW I4 has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
2Back over prevention
2Forward collision avoidance
2Tires
1Lane departure
1Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Power train1 crash/fire/injury
1Steering1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 3 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2022 BMW I4 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
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. Battery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Propulsion system: hybrid management
Risk. An improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Body control module: software
Risk. Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2024 Q4
Warnings: external/pedestrian alert
Risk. Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Management: software
Risk. An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Propulsion system: traction battery
Do not driveRisk. A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. A display that does not show critical information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights, can increase 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
2022 vs. every other I4 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 median. How we score
'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 BMW I4 safety ratings
2022 BMW i4 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 BMW I4, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What I4 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle was charging at home and spontaneously began smoking. Fire department called and determined it was the battery, began over heating and caught fire. Could have potentially exploded if they didn’t get their as soon as they did.
My BmW I4 M50 was parked and turned off. While I was behind the wheel the car. Suddenly the car took off and hit a curb and went thru some trees. I took my cat to creviar bmw and an engineer from bmw came to check out the vehicle. The engineer checked out the car, BMW had my car for 3 and half…
The contact owns a 2022 BMW i4. The contact stated that while pulling into her apartment's parking garage, the vehicle surged forward as the steering wheel independently maneuvered to the left without warning. The vehicle initially hit the rear bumper of her passenger's vehicle and then a concrete…
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