MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
BMW i4 Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 9 total NHTSA owner complaints and 18 federal recall campaigns for the BMW i4.
Best i4 Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All i4 Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 i4 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 i4 | 8 / 10 | 00 | 3 | Low Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 i4 | 7.5 / 10 | 00 | 7 | Low Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 i4 | 4.9 / 10 | 9(2/10k) | 8 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 i4 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 i4 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 i4 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 i4 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 i4 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 i4 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 i4 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 i4 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2014 |