BMW i4 years to avoid
The BMW i4 years to avoid are 2023 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2022 is the cleanest year on record.
133
Total complaints
11
Recall campaigns
2022–2024
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
i4 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | High complaint rate | 77 |
Every i4 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40 | 3 | |
| 2023avoid | 77 | 7 | |
| 2022 | 16 | 8 |
Common questions
What are the worst BMW i4 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the i4 years to avoid are 2023. The cleanest year on record is 2022.
What is the best year for the BMW i4?
By complaint volume, 2022 has the cleanest NHTSA record among i4 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the BMW i4 have?
Across all model years, the i4 has 11 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 133 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.