NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 BMW I4 Gran Safety Record
The 2026 BMW I4 Gran has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2026 BMW I4 Gran has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index score are available. The federal record shows a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band, with zero open recalls. A single, unverified consumer complaint is on file. This suggests a minimal administrative safety burden for the model year, but the absence of crash-test data precludes any assessment of its crashworthiness.
The 2026 BMW I4 Gran was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 BMW I4 Gran?
The 2026 BMW i4 Gran has not undergone federal crash testing, leaving its structural crash protection unrated. There are no sibling model years with published crash-test data to serve as a reference point. However, the vehicle enters the federal safety record with zero recalls and a single, unverified owner complaint. This complaint, which spans alleged issues across the steering, powertrain, and service brakes, has not established a pattern and has not led to any regulatory action. This clean administrative record is reflected in its "Clean" burden band, indicating a minimal recall and complaint history, but it is not an assessment of crashworthiness.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 BMW I4 Gran have any recalls?
The 2026 BMW I4 Gran has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no active recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year. Shoppers should still verify their individual VIN at nhtsa.gov, as recall filings can be added after this record was compiled.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 BMW I4 Gran?
One unverified consumer complaint has been reported to NHTSA for the 2026 BMW I4 Gran. The single report touches three components: Steering, Power Train, and Service Brakes. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in that report. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts or confirmed defects.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 BMW I4 Gran?
Any prospective buyer of a used 2026 BMW I4 Gran should run the specific VIN through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm no open recall has been attached to that individual vehicle after this record was compiled.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 BMW I4 Gran, meaning no Safety Index or star ratings exist for this specific model year and none should be inferred.
- Zero recalls are on file for the 2026 BMW I4 Gran, placing it in the Clean burden band, which reflects its administrative recall-and-complaint record and is not a measure of crashworthiness.
- One unverified consumer complaint has been reported to NHTSA for this model year, touching Steering, Power Train, and Service Brakes in a single report with no alleged crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
- Buyers should verify their specific vehicle's VIN at nhtsa.gov, as recall campaigns can be filed after this record was compiled and would not appear in this analysis.
FAQ2026 BMW I4 Gran safety questions
Was the 2026 BMW I4 Gran crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2026 BMW I4 Gran have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 BMW I4 Gran as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 BMW I4 Gran?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2026 BMW I4 Gran. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the BMW I4 Gran 2026.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.