NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 BMW I4 Safety Record
The 2022 BMW I4 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 8 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 BMW I4 has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, leaving it without a Safety Index or star ratings from that program. However, the federal record indicates a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, reflecting a significant volume of safety actions for this model year. Owners have filed 9 complaints, some reporting crashes and injuries. This record includes 8 recall campaigns, notably one directing owners to park outside or not drive the vehicle. Neither the absence of crash-test data nor the presence of recalls definitively pronounces a vehicle safe or unsafe, but the Heavy burden band signals a substantial federal safety record.
The 2022 BMW I4 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, and is covered by 8 recall campaigns 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 | Heavy |
| Recalls on file | 8 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 9 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 BMW I4?
The 2022 BMW i4 enters the Heavy recall and complaint burden band, reflecting the combined weight of 8 recall campaigns and 9 reported complaints. This model year’s recall record focuses on the electrified powertrain: the traction battery, drive motor controller, and hybrid energy management system each have dedicated campaigns, indicating federal safety attention on the core EV architecture. The pedestrian alert recall is the most operationally significant action, carrying a park-outside or do-not-drive instruction. The complaint record, while numerically modest, includes 3 reported crashes and 2 reported injuries. Forward collision avoidance and back-over prevention are both cited as alleged problem areas in these complaints. No NHTSA-tested sibling years are available for comparative data.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 BMW I4 have any recalls?
The 2022 BMW I4 is covered by 8 recall campaigns. Components addressed include the electric drive motor controller software, the high-voltage traction battery, the hybrid energy management system, the body control module software, and the acoustic pedestrian alert system. The pedestrian alert recall carries a park-outside or do-not-drive designation, the most serious classification NHTSA assigns to an open recall.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE25V395000
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2025-07-23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY25V470000
Risk: Battery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, module failure increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed September 11, 2025. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated December 31, 2025Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2025-07-16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT23V449000
Risk: An improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2023-06-28
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE23V118000
Risk: Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2023-02-23
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT23V026000
Risk: Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2023-01-25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE22V944000
Risk: An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the high voltage battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2022-12-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY22V541000
Risk: A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive or charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 23, 2022. A second letter will be mailed when remedy parts become available. Owner notification letters were
Reported 2022-07-27
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL22V483000
Risk: A display that does not show critical information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the display's head unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2022-07-07
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 BMW I4?
Nine owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2022 BMW I4. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the electrical system, back-over prevention, forward collision avoidance, and tires. All complaints are unverified consumer allegations submitted to NHTSA and have not been independently confirmed as defects.
9 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 BMW I4?
The 2022 BMW i4 enters the market with a notable 8 open recalls, emphasizing the critical importance of consumers checking a specific vehicle's VIN at nhtsa.gov to confirm all recall work has been performed. This is a higher recall count than typically observed for a new model year.
- The 2022 BMW I4 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no Safety Index or star ratings exist for this model year and no crash-performance comparison to tested vehicles is possible.
- One of the 8 recall campaigns covering this model year carries a park-outside or do-not-drive designation, the most serious operational warning NHTSA attaches to an open recall, related to the acoustic pedestrian alert system.
- Three separate recall campaigns target the 2022 I4's electrified powertrain components specifically: the high-voltage traction battery, the electric drive motor controller software, and the hybrid energy management system.
- Nine owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, including unverified allegations involving 3 crashes, 2 injuries, and problems attributed to forward collision avoidance and back-over prevention systems.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 BMW I4 places
The 2022 BMW I4 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 BMW I4 safety questions
Was the 2022 BMW I4 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 8 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 BMW I4 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 8 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 BMW I4, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 BMW I4?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 9 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 BMW I4. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the BMW I4 2022.
- 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.