Model year record
2025 BMW I4 XDRIVE40 recalls & problems
The 2025 BMW I4 XDRIVE40 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 6 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2025 BMW I4 XDRIVE40.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Range & efficiency
i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) EV
| Efficiency | 33.4 kWh/100 mi |
|---|---|
| MPGe city / hwy / comb | 99 / 103 / 101 |
| Charge time (240 V) | 10 h |
Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive · about $750/year to charge
i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) EV
| Efficiency | 36 kWh/100 mi |
|---|---|
| MPGe city / hwy / comb | 93 / 95 / 94 |
| Charge time (240 V) | 10 h |
Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive · about $800/year to charge
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | — |
| Tether, lower anchor (on car seat or vehicle) | 1 | — |
| Other/i am not sure | 1 | — |
| Wheels | 1 | — |
| Back over preventionSensing system › Camera | 1 | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | — |
| Engine | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Electrical system
Charging interrupted-failed. Unable to fully use EV. Dealer confirms issue & has EV for two weeks, BMW USA has been notified, no remedy offered.
- Electrical system
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 authorized service center for a clean software reinstall.
- Visibility/wiper
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 hazards to exit the highway and pull into a gas station. I could have been killed. I called BMW to have the car towed to the dealer as it was still raining and I was unable to drive. It was over 2 hours for the tow so I waited for the rain to stop and then I drove home.
- Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
The backup camera at night is very dark and unsafe. I can barely see anything. Itâs a major safety issue even though sensors can warn you, I almost ran over my neighbor while backing out of the garage. My wife has a 2025 X5 that does not have this issue at all. I see online forums where tons of people are complaining about the same issue, making it very unsafe.
- Wheels
My 2025 BMW i4 has experienced two distinct but related tire safety issues involving abnormal wear and repeated structural failures. Issue 1: Extreme Accelerated Tire Wear The factory-installed tires on my new vehicle were fully worn out in approximately 4 months and ~5,000 miles. All four tires required replacement. This level of wear is far outside normal expectations, including for heavy EVs or performance summer tires, and indicates abnormal loading or alignment behavior. Issue 2: Repeated Structural Failures of Right Rear Tire After replacement tires were installed by the BMW dealer on 12/04, two separate right rear tires developed holes/structural failures within a short period. One…
- Tether, lower anchor (on car seat or vehicle)
Nuna had a major recall for their rava convertible car seats as your organization is aware of. However, there are two main issues that I'm having that Nuna has refused to address nor do they have a viable solution for. The first is that with the recall fix which was new material they sent out, the harness button is covered by Fabric and when the rava is in rear-facing mode it becomes almost impossible to reach the harness release button. Nuna recommended using the leg rest to address the issue, however, the issue does still persist. In a time of emergency, it would be incredibly difficult to get the child out quickly , and normally it is just very difficult. I have attached image so you can…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.