BMW i4
The 2026 BMW i4 presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and zero complaints, indicating superior initial reliability and safety performance.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Seat rows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | 470 | 16.6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Standard | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Standard | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 470 | 16.6 | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Standard | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Standard | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | 2 |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | laneCenteringAssist | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | Rated vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2024 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2023 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | optional | standard | standard | — |
| 2022 | Rated vehicle: 2022 BMW i4 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | standard | 2022 BMW i4 4 DR AWD |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 BMW i4 presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and zero complaints, indicating superior initial reliability and safety performance.
2025
The 2025 BMW i4 presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints logged.
2024
The 2024 BMW i4 presents a compelling electric driving experience, but used buyers must prioritize inspection of its structural integrity and high-voltage battery systems.
2023
The 2023 BMW i4 offers a compelling electric driving experience, but used buyers must prioritize inspection of its high-voltage electrical system.
2022
The 2022 BMW i4 presents a compelling electric driving experience, but potential buyers must prioritize inspecting the high-voltage battery system due to significant recall activity.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the BMW i4?
Carfocal currently has 5 published i4 reports, covering 2022 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 BMW i4 presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and zero complaints, indicating superior initial reliability and safety performance.
Published year coverage: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the BMW i4 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every BMW i4. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 bmw i4 presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and zero complaints, indicating superior initial reliability and safety performance. and the 2026 bmw i4, with its pristine record, should hold its value well, especially if its initial low mileage is maintained. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
5 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the BMW i4?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2022 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 5
- Years tracked
- 5
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints