Research Another Vehicle

Executive Vehicle Verdict

The 2023 BMW i4 is associated with 44 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 7 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 8 reports (18% of total complaints). EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 80 to 113 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 227–301 miles across 6 certified vehicle configurations. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 44 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 7 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Other / Uncategorized (8 / 18%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 8 crash / 1 fire / 1 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 80 MPGe across 6 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2023 BMW i4?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
i4 M50 Gran Coupe (19 inch wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 94 MPGe 98 MPGe 96 MPGe 271 mi $800 / yr
i4 M50 Gran Coupe (20 inch wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 79 MPGe 80 MPGe 80 MPGe 227 mi $950 / yr
i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 115 MPGe 111 MPGe 113 MPGe 256 mi $650 / yr
i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 109 MPGe 108 MPGe 109 MPGe 301 mi $750 / yr
i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 107 MPGe 102 MPGe 105 MPGe 235 mi $700 / yr
i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 100 MPGe 98 MPGe 99 MPGe 282 mi $750 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2023 BMW i4 provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 301 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2023 BMW i4?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
Gran Coupe 4 DR AWD —
Gran Coupe 4 DR RWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 BMW i4 models.
View complete 2023 BMW i4 crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2023 BMW i4?

Summary of 44 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
44
Crash Reports
8
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
1
Total Injuries
3

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Electrical System 4 complaints
Powertrain 3 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 2 complaints
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2 complaints
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2023 BMW i4 problems & component breakdown (27 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2023 BMW i4?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V395000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA Campaign #25V470000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed September 11, 2025. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated December 31, 2025Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA Campaign #23V449000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT

Defect Summary: 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 components inside the CCU.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View all 2023 BMW i4 recalls & campaign history (7 campaigns) →
Search Intelligence

Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2023 BMW i4

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2023 BMW i4

How many safety recalls does the 2023 BMW i4 have?

The 2023 BMW i4 is associated with 7 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 7 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2023 BMW i4?

NHTSA records list 44 consumer defect complaints for the 2023 BMW i4. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Other / Uncategorized, appearing in 8 filings (18% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2023 BMW i4 defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2023 BMW i4?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2023 BMW i4 in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

Check active safety equipment and ratings overview →
Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What is the electric driving range of the 2023 BMW i4?

The all-electric 2023 BMW i4 is EPA-certified for an estimated driving range of 227 to 301 miles per full charge across certified configurations.

Official EPA combined efficiency ratings reach up to 113 MPGe based on standardized dynamometer laboratory testing.

View EPA range, MPGe and energy cost metrics →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.