The 2024 BMW I4 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 72,440 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
STRUCTURE24V6110002024-08-151,150 affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 eDrive40, xDrive40, and M50 vehicles. The left-side longitudinal beam may crack, compromising the structural integrity of the chassis.
Consequence
Reduced structural integrity may result in damage to the high voltage battery during a crash, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the left-side longitudinal beam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM24V1350002024-02-234 affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 xDrive40, i4 M50 and i5 eDrive40 vehicles. The high-voltage battery module may contain insufficient weld seams, which can result in the battery overheating.
Consequence
An overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Sunroof spontaneously exploded with no sign of impact”
“As I was easing my 2024 bmw i4 xdrive40 onto church street from a cross street on may 11, 2026, my car suddenly accelerated and crashed into the car in front of me. The acceleration was "un-commanded." the accident occured a bit before 2:20 pm. Driving conditions were ideal. I had the car in eco…”
“As I was easing my 2024 bmw i4 xdrive40 onto church street from a cross street on may 11, 2026, my car suddenly accelerated and crashed into the car in front of me. The acceleration was "un-commanded." the accident occured a bit before 2:20 pm. Driving conditions were ideal. I had the car in eco…”
“As I was easing my 2024 bmw i4 xdrive40 onto church street from a cross street on may 11, 2026, my car suddenly accelerated and crashed into the car in front of me. The acceleration was "un-commanded." the accident occured a bit before 2:20 pm. Driving conditions were ideal. I had the car in eco…”
“Am writing to report an incident involving my vehicle. While entering my driveway, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and did not recognize that the garage door was closed. As a result, the vehicle collided with the closed garage door and subsequently struck the structural beam on the wall near…”
“Am writing to report an incident involving my vehicle. While entering my driveway, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and did not recognize that the garage door was closed. As a result, the vehicle collided with the closed garage door and subsequently struck the structural beam on the wall near…”
“Am writing to report an incident involving my vehicle. While entering my driveway, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and did not recognize that the garage door was closed. As a result, the vehicle collided with the closed garage door and subsequently struck the structural beam on the wall near…”
“I had a rear-end collision on [xxx}. The car was scheduled for repair on 3/19/2026. On [xxx] at ~70,000 miles, my 2024 bmw i4 edrive35 (vin: [xxx] ) experienced a drivetrain malfunction with reduced speed. The dealership diagnosed an internally faulty a/c compressor with metal shavings…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2024 BMW I4 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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