2022 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated July 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2022 BMW i4 has 3 documented known issues, with 2 rated critical. The most serious are 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 Sound-Generator Recall 23V-026 and 2022-2025 i4 Propulsion-Loss Recall 25V-395. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
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.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
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."
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2022 BMW i4 has 3 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 Sound-Generator Recall 23V-026, 2022-2025 i4 Propulsion-Loss Recall 25V-395, G26 i4 Coolant Changeover-Valve Leak Diagnosis. Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2022 BMW i4 has 3 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 2 issues are rated critical: 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 Sound-Generator Recall 23V-026 and 2022-2025 i4 Propulsion-Loss Recall 25V-395. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
BMW recall 23V-026 covers certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 vehicles produced November 11, 2021 through December 22, 2022. Unfavorable external artificial sound-generator software can fail during startup, leaving the vehicle without the low-speed pedestrian warning required by FMVSS… Severity: high.
BMW recall 25V-395 covers a VIN-defined group of 2022-2025 i4 vehicles produced March 17, 2021 through January 18, 2024. Electric-drive-motor software can mistakenly identify a double-isolation condition and shut down the high-voltage system about 15-20 seconds after a red warnin… Severity: high.
BMW SIB 17 01 24 defines a G26 i4 path for coolant leaking under the car, low heater output, Check Control Message ID49 and specified coolant/heater faults. BMW identifies leakage from the coolant changeover valve and distinguishes improved valves produced January 5, 2024 or late… Severity: medium.
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