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BMW i4 2022-2026 (G26)
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- Price
- $55,400–$71,000
- Range
- 333 mi
- Strength: Excellent running costs
- Strength: Strong tech
- Strength: Strong driving fun
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Poor reliability
How it scores for you10 scores
The EV for people who still want a BMW to drive like one — 333 miles of range and genuine agility, with EV-typical resale risk attached.
Recalled about as often as cars of the same model years (over-the-air software recalls count half); 5 of its 12 recalls were serious. About 25% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +3 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $650 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 97% of cars we track.
10 cu ft of cargo space — among the smallest of the sedans we track.
Rear room is 3 Series-like — adequate for adults, tight on headroom under the sloping roof.
A low-slung EV with real steering precision; the M50's instant 536-hp thrust makes it the driver's pick among EV sedans.
Curved-display iDrive 8, strong driver aids, and up to 333 miles of range keep it fully current.
Quiet, solid, and well damped, though firmer and snugger inside than mainstream EV sedans.
EVs have typically lost value the fastest.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls20 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
20 recalls · 3 common complaint areas across 2022–2025
- Electrical — 12 complaints (2023)
- Recall — Electrical: propulsion system: traction motor: controller: software (2025)
- Powertrain — 9 complaints (2023)
2026
No recorded issues.
2025
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction motor: controller: software25V395000
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.
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: cables25V906000
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.
2024
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery24V135000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 xDrive40, i4 M50 and i5 eDrive40 vehicles. The high-voltage battery module may contain insufficient weld seams, which can result in the battery overheating.
- RecallStructure: frame and members24V611000
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 eDrive40, xDrive40, and M50 vehicles. The left-side longitudinal beam may crack, compromising the structural integrity of the chassis.
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction motor: controller: software25V395000
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.
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other6 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 th
- Complaint clusterPowertrain5 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
I had a rear-end collision on [XXX}. The car was scheduled for repair on 3/19/2026. On [XXX] at ~70,000 miles, my 2024 BMW i4 eDrive35 (VIN: [XXX] ) experienced a drivetrain malfunction with reduced speed. The dealership diagnosed an internally faulty A/C compressor with metal shavings contaminati
2023
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery thermal: management: software22V944000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power.
- RecallBack over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert; forward collision avoidance: warnings: external/pedestrian alert23V026000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comp
- RecallElectrical: body control module: software23V118000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery23V295000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and 2023 i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 Hybrid Electric vehicles. The high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit may have improperly secured electrical connections which can result in an engine stall.
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: hybrid management23V449000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly connected and/or assembled
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction motor: controller: software25V395000
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.
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery25V470000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, resulting in stress on the module frame and possible module failure.
- Complaint clusterElectrical12 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 driv
- Complaint clusterPowertrain9 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
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,
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other9 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 spi
2022
- RecallElectrical: instrument cluster/panel22V483000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles equipped with hybrid electric powertrains. While in Valet Parking Mode, the Central Information Display (CID) may not display critical safety information, such as w
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery22V541000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage, resulting in an electrical short-circuit.
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery thermal: management: software22V944000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power.
- RecallBack over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert; forward collision avoidance: warnings: external/pedestrian alert23V026000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comp
- RecallElectrical: body control module: software23V118000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: hybrid management23V449000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly connected and/or assembled
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction motor: controller: software25V395000
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.
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery25V470000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, resulting in stress on the module frame and possible module failure.
Cost to own$38,400 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$55,400–$71,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$650/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
122
Highway MPG
119
Combined MPG
120
Electric range
333 mi
Horsepower
335 hp
Doors
4
Cargo volume
10 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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