Is the BMW i4 Reliable?

20222026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

68/100
Good

Reliability Score

13
Total Recalls
61
Owner Complaints
11
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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BMW i4 Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2026Not enough data
202526
84
Excellent
20242122
77
Good
20235349
41
Poor
202249
71
Good

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the i4 Compares to Similar Vehicles

BMW i468/100
Hybrid Category Average74/100

The i4 scores 6 points below the average hybrid. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known BMW i4 Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12
POWER TRAIN
9
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9
SERVICE BRAKES
5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
STEERING
3

Based on 61 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the BMW i4 reliable?+

The BMW i4 scores 68/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 5 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 13 recall campaigns and 61 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year i4 is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2025 i4 achieved the highest reliability score of 84/100 with 2 recalls and 6 complaints.

How many miles does a i4 last?+

With consistent maintenance, most BMW i4 owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used i4 will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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