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2025 BMW i4

Electric
Compact Cars
8 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
82 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA12
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
EV rangebest configuration, EPA318 mi
20262025202420232022

The 2025 BMW i4 is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact car with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels), is EPA-rated at 318 miles with 112 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 12 complaints, most often about the power train.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels)ElectricRWD250 kW EESM117114116 MPGe266 mi29.28 h$650
i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels)ElectricRWD250 kW EESM113111112 MPGe318 mi30.210 h$700
i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels)ElectricRWD250 kW EESM108104106 MPGe244 mi31.78 h$700
i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels)ElectricRWD250 kW EESM106103104 MPGe295 mi32.310 h$750
i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels)ElectricAWD190 and 230 kW EESM99103101 MPGe287 mi33.410 h$750
i4 M50 Gran Coupe (19 inch wheels)ElectricAWD190 and 230 kW EESM939694 MPGe267 mi35.910 h$800
i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels)ElectricAWD190 and 230 kW EESM939594 MPGe268 mi36.010 h$800
i4 M50 Gran Coupe (20 inch wheels)ElectricAWD190 and 230 kW EESM808080 MPGe227 mi42.210 h$950

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 48308, 48310, 48309, 48311, 48314, 48312, 48315, 48313.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Electrical System

1 vehicles
ProblemBMW 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.RiskA loose positive battery cable connection could lead to the vehicle stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a loose battery cable can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.FixA dealer will check the positive battery cable connection and, if necessary, repair it, free of charge. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed on February 13, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 13, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 25V906000reported Dec 23, 2025BMW of North America, LLC
○minor

Electrical System

71,286 vehicles
ProblemBMW 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.RiskA loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.FixThe 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 25V395000reported Jul 23, 2025BMW of North America, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
12complaints filed

3 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2025: 6 · 2026: 6

Most-cited components

Power Train2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Steering2
Back Over Prevention2
Wheels2
Electrical System2

What owners describe

“Charging interrupted-failed. Unable to fully use EV. Dealer confirms issue & has EV for two weeks, BMW USA has been notified, no remedy offered.”Jul 3, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“Entire car was bricked after a software update (03/2026.54). Even the gear could not be changed to neutral for placing on a tow truck. Nothing wrong with the batteries. After more than 12 hours, finally the engine powered on but the software failure notification sign would still not work, and car had to be towed to aut…”Jun 7, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“I was driving last night on the highway in a monster rainstorm in Long Island, NY. In a full monsoon the wipers stopped working stuck in the up position. I was fortunate to not get in a very serious accident as I was going 50mph with ZERO visibility. I was able to make it to the side of the road where i drove with my h…”May 21, 2026 · Visibility/Wiper · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

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Other i4 model years

A

2026 BMW i4

0 recalls · 1 complaints

D

2024 BMW i4

3 recalls · 26 complaints

F

2023 BMW i4

7 recalls · 45 complaints

F

2022 BMW i4

8 recalls · 9 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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