2022 BMW i4 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 BMW i4.

< older2023
Complaints
16
Crashes
7
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
8

Worst 2022 BMW i4 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:2
#22 complaints

Tire Defects

#31 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 BMW i4.

Electrical Faults
3
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Crashes
2
Fires
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Tire Defects
2
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Fires
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Airbags
1
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Crashes
1
Fires
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Backup Camera
1
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Fires
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Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
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Fires
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Engine Problems
1
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Crashes
1
Fires
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Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
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Lane Departure: Warning
1
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Transmission / Drivetrain
1
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Crashes
1
Fires
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Steering Defects
1
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Crashes
1
Fires
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Recalls for 2022 BMW i4

8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~96,425 vehicles.

25V395000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Motor:controller:software
~71,286 affected

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.

25V470000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
~136 affected

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.

23V449000Electrical System:propulsion System:hybrid Management
~69 affected

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.

23V118000Electrical System:body Control Module:software
~120 affected

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 (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.

23V026000Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings:external/pedestrian Alert · Back Over Prevention:warnings:external/pedestrian Alert
~3,431 affected

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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

22V944000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery Thermal:management:software
~14,086 affected

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.

22V541000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
~367 affected

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.

22V483000Instrument Cluster
~6,930 affected

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 warning messages and/or warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

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2022 BMW i4 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 BMW i4 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2022 BMW i4 has 16 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 8 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 BMW i4?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Tire Defects (2 complaints); Airbags (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2022 BMW i4?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 BMW i4 include 7 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 BMW i4 have any recalls?
Yes — 8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 96,425 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2022 BMW i4?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full BMW i4 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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