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BMW I4 Edrive40
NHTSA safety across every BMW I4 Edrive40 model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the BMW I4 Edrive40 we cover (2025 to 2025), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 2 recalls have been issued across those years.
The 2025 BMW i4 eDrive40 is a fully electric four-door gran coupe that slots into the premium midsize segment, competing directly against the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2. It targets performance-minded buyers who want a recognizable luxury badge, a traditional sedan silhouette, and a zero-emissions powertrain without sacrificing the driving engagement BMW is known for.
From a pure safety-data standpoint, the 2025 BMW i4 eDrive40 presents a picture that is incomplete but not alarming. NHTSA has not crash-tested this model year, which means shoppers cannot lean on star ratings or a Safety Index score when making their decision. That absence of federal crash-test data is a meaningful gap for a vehicle in this price class, and buyers should weigh it accordingly. On the recall front, BMW has issued 2 recalls covering the 2025 i4 eDrive40. Two recalls on a brand-new model year is worth noting, though the count alone does not tell the full story - what matters is how quickly the manufacturer addresses them and whether owners respond. Shoppers should verify their specific VIN against the NHTSA recall database before taking delivery. Owner complaints are low, with just 6 filed in total. Of those, 3 involve reported crashes, while fire, injury, and death figures all sit at zero. These are unverified allegations, and the small complaint volume limits how much can be concluded, but the crash-related subset is worth monitoring as the ownership base grows. The honest bottom line: the 2025 i4 eDrive40 carries real uncertainty in its safety profile simply because federal crash testing has not happened yet. Interested buyers should check for NHTSA updates and confirm all recalls are resolved before purchase.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the i4 eDrive40 for its composed, engaging driving dynamics and the quality of its interior materials and refinement. Most find the cabin well-appointed and the overall driving experience among the more polished in the electric sedan segment. Some note that the infotainment learning curve and cargo space can be limiting compared to rivals, though the driving character and build quality are consistently highlighted as strengths.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2025 BMW i4 eDrive40, so there are no federal star ratings or a Safety Index score available - shoppers should monitor the NHTSA website for any future test results before finalizing a purchase.
- Two recalls have been issued for the 2025 model year. Buyers should run their specific VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup tool at nhtsa.gov to confirm that any open recalls have been remedied by the dealer.
- Six owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA, and three of them involve reported crashes. While the overall complaint volume is low and these are unverified allegations, the crash-related reports are worth tracking as the ownership population grows.
- The absence of crash-test data does not mean the vehicle is unsafe, but it does mean shoppers cannot compare it on equal footing with rivals that have been tested. If independent crash-test results from Euro NCAP or IIHS are available for closely related BMW i4 variants, those can serve as useful supplementary reference points.
Most-recalled year on record: 2025 BMW I4 Edrive40 with 2 recalls.