Research Another Vehicle

Executive Vehicle Verdict

The 2024 BMW i4 is associated with 26 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 3 reports (12% of total complaints). EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 80 to 120 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 227–307 miles across 8 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: 26 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Powertrain (3 / 12%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 8 crash / 0 fire / 2 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 80 MPGe across 8 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 2024 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 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 94 MPGe 98 MPGe 95 MPGe 269 mi $800 / yr
i4 M50 Gran Coupe (20 inch wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor 4-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) 122 MPGe 119 MPGe 120 MPGe 276 mi $650 / yr
i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 111 MPGe 107 MPGe 110 MPGe 252 mi $700 / 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 $700 / yr
i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 107 MPGe 111 MPGe 109 MPGe 307 mi $700 / yr
i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 100 MPGe 99 MPGe 100 MPGe 283 mi $750 / yr
i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 98 MPGe 100 MPGe 99 MPGe 279 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 2024 BMW i4 provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 307 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2024 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 2024 BMW i4 models.
View complete 2024 BMW i4 crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2024 BMW i4?

Summary of 26 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
26
Crash Reports
8
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
2
Total Injuries
3

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints (2 crashes)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2 complaints (2 crashes)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES 2 complaints
Back Over Prevention / Camera 1 complaint

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 2024 BMW i4 problems & component breakdown (19 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2024 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 #24V611000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left-side longitudinal beam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA Campaign #24V135000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View all 2024 BMW i4 recalls & campaign history (3 campaigns) →
Search Intelligence

Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2024 BMW i4

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2024 BMW i4

How many safety recalls does the 2024 BMW i4 have?

The 2024 BMW i4 is associated with 3 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 3 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2024 BMW i4?

NHTSA records list 26 consumer defect complaints for the 2024 BMW i4. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Powertrain, appearing in 3 filings (12% 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 2024 BMW i4 defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2024 BMW i4?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2024 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 2024 BMW i4?

The all-electric 2024 BMW i4 is EPA-certified for an estimated driving range of 227 to 307 miles per full charge across certified configurations.

Official EPA combined efficiency ratings reach up to 120 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.