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2022 BMW i4 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
8
Park-it warnings
1
Complaints
10
Latest campaign
Jul 23, 2025

Recall summary by component8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system71Jul 23, 2025
25V39500025V47000023V44900023V11800022V94400022V54100022V483000
Back over prevention1–Jan 25, 2023
23V026000

Safety recalls8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
1Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jul 23, 2025Latest campaign
Jul 23, 202525V395000

Electrical system: propulsion system traction motor

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V395000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V395000 · Jul 23, 2025
Jul 16, 202525V470000

Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V470000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V470000 · Jul 16, 2025
Jun 28, 202323V449000

Electrical system: propulsion system hybrid management

An improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V449000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V449000 · Jun 28, 2023
Feb 23, 202323V118000

Electrical system: body control module software

Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V118000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V118000 · Feb 23, 2023
Jan 25, 202323V026000

Back over prevention: warnings external/pedestrian alert

Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V026000
What's wrong
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."
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V026000 · Jan 25, 2023
Dec 20, 202222V944000

Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery thermal

An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V944000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V944000 · Dec 20, 2022
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component10

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
10Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
2Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system440212
Unknown or other220100
Back over prevention220000
Forward collision avoidance220000
Tires220000
Steering110100
Power train110100
Engine110100
Air bags110102
Lane departure110000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “Vehicle was charging at home and spontaneously began smoking. Fire department called and determined it was the battery, began over heating and caught fire.”

    Filed 09/28/2026 · ODI 11767438
  • Unknown or other

    “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”

    Filed 08/18/2024 · ODI 11609217
  • Steering

    “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…”

    Filed 11/29/2023 · ODI 11557412

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2022 BMW i4 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 BMW i4 have?

NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW i4. The most recent, 25V395000 (reported July 23, 2025), concerns electrical system. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2022 BMW i4 recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 7 campaigns. Others: back over prevention (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 BMW i4?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 10 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 BMW i4?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.

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