2023 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 2023 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 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."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and 2023 i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 Hybrid Electric vehicles. The high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit may have improperly secured electrical connections which can result in an engine stall.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly connected and/or assembled components inside the CCU.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2023 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 2023 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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