*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Service brakesCrash
On November 18, 2025, I was driving a 2025 BMW i4 eDrive, VIN [VIN], at approximately 10â15 mph in slow traffic. I applied the brake pedal firmly when the vehicle in front of me slowed, but the vehicle did not decelerate as expected. The vehicle continued moving forward, resulting in a rear-end collision with the car in front of me, which in turn struck another vehicle. Prior to this incident, the vehicle occasionally exhibited brief reductions in forward drive power that were subtle and initially attributed to drive mode (e.g., comfort/eco or battery status). At the time of the incident, the vehicle was subject to Safety Recall 25V-395, but I had not received any recall notification…
Nov 18, 2025Suspension
The contact owns a 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced pulling and skidding to the right. The contact stated that the vehicle became unsafe to drive and was a severe safety hazard to the driver and other motorists. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the failure was replicated. The dealer replaced the tires and performed a front-end alignment, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the dealer had replaced seven different tires and had performed 2 front-end alignments, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 22.
Dec 27, 2024 · 22 milesSteering
I am writing to formally report a serious and ongoing safety defect with my BMW i4, present since the beginning of ownership. The vehicle pulls and skids to the right while driving and intermittently swerves, making it unsafe to operate and posing a clear risk to both myself and other road users. This is a safety-critical issue, not a comfort or preference concern. Despite repeated repair attempts, the defect remains unresolved. To date, the following actions have been taken without success: Six (6) tire replacements Two (2) wheel alignments Multiple inspections and service visits at BMW of West St. Louis All work was performed while the vehicle is under warranty, yet I have also incurred…
Feb 3, 2025Lane departure › AssistCrash
On September 10, 2025, while my son was driving, the lane assist system activated twice during a single drive without a cause. The first activation was manually corrected, but the second caused the vehicle to veer into a roadside barrier. There were no environmental or road condition that would justify the intervention. The vehicle was declared a total loss by our insurance provider. (Please see attached Vehicle Safety Complaint Report pdf for more detail) I am concerned this may reflect a defect in the lane assist system and could pose a risk to other drivers. I am requesting NHTSA investigate whether similar incidents have been reported.
Sep 10, 2025Forward collision avoidance › WarningsCrash
While parking the car it accelerated up over the curb and into the bushes in an office parking lot. The sudden unintended acceleration occurred in B mode with the automatic cruise control system setting to follow the posted speed limit when activated. The cruise control was not activated by the driver at the time of incident. The car went from 0mph to full acceleration while the parking distance system was activated. I am reporting this issue to make others aware of the accident, in case a similar issue happens with other cars. The car is new and only has about 250 miles on it at the time of accident. The insurance company has received the initial claims info and is fixing the car. No…
May 1, 2025Power train
On March 23, after driving approx 2 miles, I was at a red light. The light turned green and I began accelerating. There was a loud "bang" from under the car toward the rear, the car abruptly halted, the displays turned red with a message (all caps) DO NOT DRIVE. I power cycled the car a few times and the error cleared, but my state-of-charge had dropped from 77 to 59%. I drove the car the 1 mile home and called BMW Roadside Assistance. The rep asked for permission to pull logs from the car, told me he would be sending a flatbed Monday morning and advised me, in no uncertain terms, DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR. I asked if I could pull the car out of the driveway and he said no; he would send skids…
Mar 23, 2025
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