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BMW I4 problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every I4 from 2022 to 2024: 81 owner complaints and 18 recalls across 3 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2023 (45), 2024 (26), 2022 (10). Best fuel economy: 120 mpg combined (2024).

BMW I4
Photo: Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Electrical25
Other / unknown21
Transmission & drivetrain17
Forward collision avoidance11
Brakes10
Fuel & propulsion7
Speed control / throttle7
Engine6

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
2022810109
2023745113
2024326120

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the BMW I4?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2023 (45), 2024 (26), 2022 (10).

How many recalls has the BMW I4 had?

Across 2022–2024, NHTSA lists 18 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).