The most-reported i4 run is WBY73AW05NF (2022 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.4× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 27% of reports; NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for i4 model years 2022–2024.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The BMW i4 has 7 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 80% of every i4 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBY73AW05NF•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| WBY73AW09NF•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| WBY73AW0XNF•••••• | 2022 | 1 | — | |
| WBY33AW01NF•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| WBY73AW07NF•••••• | 2022 | 1 | — | |
| WBY33AW07NF•••••• | 2022 | 1 | — | |
| WBY73AW08NF•••••• | 2022 | — | 1 |
ForCar has checked 90 i4 VINs so far, most often 2023, 2024, 2025 builds; 1 of them belong to one of the 7 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10 | 7 | 3 |
Heaviest year here is 2022 at 1.4 complaints per run; lightest is 2022 at 1.4. The 2022 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 27% of everything BMW i4 owners report: Electrical System, 4 of 10 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | |
| Tires | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | — | |
| Lane Departure | — | — | |
| Air Bags | 1 | — | |
| Power Train | 1 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 11 recall campaigns on the BMW i4; the 6 below cover build years 2022 to 2024. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 25V395000 | Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Motor:controller:software | 2022–2024 |
| 22V944000 | Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery Thermal:management:software | 2022–2023 |
| 23V026000 | Back Over Prevention:warnings:external/pedestrian Alert | 2022–2023 |
| 23V118000 | Electrical System:body Control Module:software | 2022–2023 |
| 23V449000 | Electrical System:propulsion System:hybrid Management | 2022–2023 |
| 25V470000 | Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery | 2022–2023 |
25V395000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2022: 3 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 10 reports on the BMW i4, 30% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | BMW i4 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 10 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 3 (30%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 1 (10%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 417% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The BMW i4 share of that is 10 complaints over 7 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a BMW i4 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 10 NHTSA complaints from 7 i4 runs and 11 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which i4 production run has the most complaints?
WBY73AW05NF, a 2022 build, with 2 complaints. The typical i4 run has 1.4.
How many i4 complaints involve a crash?
30% of 10 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.
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