MODEL
BMW I4
NHTSA safety across every BMW I4 model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the BMW I4 we cover (2022 to 2022), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 8 recalls have been issued across those years.
The 2022 BMW i4 is a fully electric fastback sedan competing in the premium midsize segment, slotting neatly alongside traditional sport sedans while targeting tech-forward buyers who want driving engagement without a combustion engine. It comes in rear-wheel and all-wheel-drive configurations and carries BMW's Gran Coupe roofline, making it a genuine driver's car dressed in an electric powertrain. Safety-conscious shoppers deserve a clear-eyed look at what the data actually shows.
At MotorCaliber, we build our assessments on hard federal data, and the 2022 BMW i4 presents a mixed picture worth unpacking carefully. The most significant gap in the record is that NHTSA did not crash-test the i4 for the 2022 model year, which means there are no federal star ratings or a MotorCaliber Safety Index to anchor the conversation. Shoppers who lean heavily on crash-test scores will find that absence frustrating. What we do have is a recall count of 8 campaigns for the single model year covered, and that number demands attention. One of those campaigns carries a park-outside or do-not-drive designation, the kind of serious directive that signals an elevated risk NHTSA considered urgent enough to warn owners away from normal use. For an electric vehicle in its launch year, that severity level is a meaningful flag. Owner complaints logged with NHTSA total 9, a modest count for a new model, but 3 of those complaints involve reported crashes and 2 involve reported injuries. These are unverified allegations, not confirmed findings, yet they represent real people describing real incidents. The injury-to-complaint ratio warrants monitoring as the fleet ages. The honest bottom line: the i4 arrives with compelling credentials as a performance EV, but the missing crash-test data and the park-outside recall leave a genuine safety question mark over the 2022 model year specifically.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the 2022 BMW i4 for its sharp, engaging driving dynamics and well-resolved chassis tuning, which set it apart from more comfort-oriented electric sedans. Interior refinement and material quality receive consistent appreciation, though some reviewers note the infotainment learning curve. Overall, the consensus positions it as one of the more rewarding premium electric vehicles to drive in its class.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2022 BMW i4, so there are no federal star ratings available for this model year. Shoppers who prioritize verified crash-test scores should note this data gap before purchasing.
- The 2022 i4 carries 8 NHTSA recalls in a single model year, including one park-outside or do-not-drive campaign. That designation is among the most serious NHTSA issues, and owners should verify immediately with a BMW dealer whether their VIN is affected and whether the remedy has been completed.
- Nine owner complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2022 model year, with 3 involving reported crashes and 2 involving reported injuries. While these are unverified allegations, the injury rate relative to total complaints is worth tracking as more real-world data accumulates.
- As a first-model-year electric vehicle, the 2022 i4 entered the market with limited long-term federal safety data. Shoppers considering a used example should run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool to confirm all outstanding campaigns have been resolved before taking delivery.
Most-recalled year on record: 2022 BMW I4 with 8 recalls.