2022 Bmw I4 Safety Report
2022 BMW i4 Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2022 Bmw I4
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2022 Bmw I4. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (8) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Low (9) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 3 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Tires | Compare tires issues across vehicles. |
2022 Bmw I4 Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2022 Bmw I4, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Tires
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Tires issues Bmw onlyUnknown Or Other
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Bmw onlySteering,Unknown Or Other
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering,Unknown Or Other issues Bmw onlyPower Train,Electrical System,Engine
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Electrical System,Engine issues Bmw onlyElectrical System,Air Bags
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Air Bags issues Bmw onlyBack Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Back Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance issues Bmw onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2022 Bmw I4
Reliability Score
The 2022 Bmw I4 receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
Known Issues for the 2022 Bmw I4
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2022 Bmw I4:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traction Battery Thermal Management Software issues with the traction battery thermal management system have been reported, potentially leading to unexpected behavior. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Unexpected Acceleration Reports of the car unexpectedly surging forward, posing a safety risk, especially at low speeds. |
High | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Charging Port Door Malfunction The door to access the charging port has stopped opening, leaving the vehicle stranded and unable to charge. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Driver Assistance System Failure Notifications of Driver Assistance being permanently restricted have been reported, affecting adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning. |
Low | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2022 Bmw I4:
Issues with the traction battery and motor controller have been reported.
Problems with the body control module and software have been reported.
Malfunction of the charging port door has been reported.
Notifications of Driver Assistance being permanently restricted have been reported.
Recall Details for the 2022 Bmw I4
The following 8 recalls have been issued for the 2022 Bmw I4 by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Battery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, module failure increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed September 11, 2025. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated December 31, 2025Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The 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.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: An improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Summary: 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."
Consequence: Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the high voltage battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive or charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 23, 2022. A second letter will be mailed when remedy parts become available. Owner notification letters w...
Summary: 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."
Consequence: A display that does not show critical information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the display's head unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2022 Bmw I4
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2022 Bmw I4 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 3 complaints involved crashes. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
The door to access the charging port stopped opening leaving me stranded unable to get home or to a dealer for repair. If this happened on a highway I would be terrified
I recently had an accident with the car. I was driving in a gated subdivision under very low speed, when I put the shifter in reverse in order to back up the car, the car failed to go into reverse and gave no warning, I assumed that the car was in reserve mode and tried to accelerate , the car lurched forward instead, hit some rocks and stopped. We requested BMW engineering team to inspect the ...
My BmW I4 M50 was parked and turned off. While I was behind the wheel the car. Suddenly the car took off and hit a curb and went thru some trees. I took my cat to creviar bmw and an engineer from bmw came to check out the vehicle. The engineer checked out the car, BMW had my car for 3 and half weeks and after told me nothing was wrong with the car. I don’t trust bmw. This is my second EV. I think ...
The contact owns a 2022 BMW I4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V026000 (Back Over Prevention, Forward Collision Avoidance) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware ...
The contact owns a 2022 BMW i4. The contact stated that while pulling into her apartment's parking garage, the vehicle surged forward as the steering wheel independently maneuvered to the left without warning. The vehicle initially hit the rear bumper of her passenger's vehicle and then a concrete planter. The vehicle finally came to a stop once it hit her apartment building's wall. The air bags d...
The contact owns a 2022 BMW I4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V944000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer for the recall repair appointment; however, the contact was informed that the recall remedy would not be completed due to failures with the navigation and stereo systems. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not yet made aw...
Oct 19, 2022, I was driving my 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40 when it flashed notification that Driver Assistance permanently Restricted and it affected the Adaptive Cruise Control and the Lane Departure warning. There were a total of 3 occurrence that these Notifications were flashed on the cars Touch screen. Then on Oct 24, 2022, I dropped off this vehicle at the BMW of Monrovia where they observed and di...
Sept 2, 2022: I was driving my BMW i4 eDrive40 2022 model going to work when suddenly I heard the rear tire blown off and the Notification on my screen indicating tire pressure on my Rear Right Tire is going down fast. I was able to pull over safely to the curbside and called for roadside assistance . The vehicle was towed to Pacific BMW Glendale CA for tire replacement. They said that the damage...
I was driving at approximately 60 MPH on the Freeway when I heard a loud bang, the car started to vibrate and shortly after that I realized I had a problem with a tire. The display indicated a tire with low pressure. I pulled over and saw the damage to the tire on the Driver left hand side. I brought the car to the dealer service department. I paid to have a new tire installed and I kept the damag...
NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 2022 Bmw I4
NHTSA defect investigations are higher-signal than ordinary complaints because they indicate the agency opened a formal review of a potential safety defect. Some investigations later connect to recall campaigns; others close without a recall after review.
Component: Electrical System:Propulsion System
Opened 2023-01-27 · Closed 2023-08-07
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-spe...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2022 Bmw I4
Has the 2022 BMW I4 been recalled?
Yes, the 2022 BMW I4 has 8 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2022 BMW I4 have?
The 2022 BMW I4 has 9 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 3 involved crashes. 2 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2022 BMW I4?
The 2022 BMW I4 does not have an NHTSA safety rating on file. This can happen for newer model years, specialty vehicles, or models that have not been crash-tested.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 BMW I4?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2022 BMW I4 involve tires (2 complaints), unknown or other (1 complaints), steering,unknown or other (1 complaints). Other affected components include power train,electrical system,engine, electrical system,air bags, back over prevention,forward collision avoidance.
How many crash reports does the 2022 BMW I4 have?
There are 3 crash reports associated with the 2022 BMW I4 out of 9 total complaints (33.3% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2022 BMW I4 have?
There are no fire reports for the 2022 BMW I4 in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2022 BMW I4?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2022 BMW I4.
How many injuries are reported for the 2022 BMW I4?
2 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2022 BMW I4. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2022 BMW I4?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 BMW I4 is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 9 complaints, 8 recalls. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2022 BMW I4?
The components with the most failures on the 2022 BMW I4 are: 1. TIRES (2 complaints), 2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints), 3. STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints), 4. POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE (1 complaints), 5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS (1 complaints). TIRES is the single most-reported problem area with 2 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2022 BMW I4?
Be cautious of unexpected acceleration and charging port issues. Regular maintenance and monitoring of the propulsion and electrical systems are recommended. The 2022 BMW I4 has 9 NHTSA complaints and 8 recalls on record.
How reliable is the 2022 BMW I4?
The 2022 BMW I4 receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 9 owner complaints, 8 recalls, and 3 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Traction Battery Thermal Management and Unexpected Acceleration.
What are the known issues with the 2022 BMW I4?
Known issues with the 2022 BMW I4 include: Traction Battery Thermal Management, Unexpected Acceleration, Charging Port Door Malfunction, Driver Assistance System Failure. These are based on patterns found across 9 NHTSA complaints. 8 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2022 BMW i4?
The most common issues include unexpected acceleration, traction battery thermal management problems, and charging port door malfunctions.
Are there any recalls related to the 2022 BMW i4?
Yes, there are recalls related to the propulsion system, traction battery, and electrical system issues.
What should I do if I experience unexpected acceleration in my 2022 BMW i4?
If you experience unexpected acceleration, immediately reduce speed and check for any obstructions or issues with the accelerator pedal.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of unexpected acceleration and charging port issues. Regular maintenance and monitoring of the propulsion and electrical systems are recommended.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2022 Bmw I4
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2022 Bmw I4. The data includes 9 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 8 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 3 reported crashes, 2 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-13