BMW i4

G26 (2022–present)

NHTSA complaint data on the BMW i4 is too thin to name years to avoid or best years. Check the recall record, service history and a pre-purchase inspection on each car.

SUV / crossover
AWD (xDrive) where offered

ReliabilityNot ratedToo little NHTSA data
Ownership cost$$$BMW luxury
Insurance$$Moderate–high
Repair difficultyModerate–HardSpecialty shops help
Typical lifespanLong if maintainedHistory matters

At a glance

Worst years: None named (complaint data too thin)
Best years: None named (complaint data too thin)
Top failure: High-voltage battery recalls (5 of 12 NHTSA campaigns)
Recommended tire: Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
Must check: VIN recalls + PPI

Years to avoid

NHTSA complaint data on the BMW i4 is too thin to name years to avoid or best years. Check the recall record, service history and a pre-purchase inspection on each car.

Avoid

Best

LayoutAWD / RWD variants
Characterelectric sport sedan / gran coupe

Engines

Which powertrains hold up — and which to walk away from.

See years-to-avoid guide
All
Year-dependent
NHTSA data is too thin to compare model years; the linked guide lists the recalls.

Transmissions

Automatic (typical)
Most years
Mixed
Confirm service history and software updates on used examples.

Ownership metrics

Top failure theme: High-voltage battery recalls (5 of 12 NHTSA campaigns)Most-reported in NHTSA data.
Safer window: None namedComplaint data too thin to rank years.
Must check: Recalls + PPINon-negotiable.