2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other I4 EDRIVE40 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (2 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 3 crashes. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | 22 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:propulsion system: cables
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2025 I4 EDRIVE40 vehicle. The connection between the positive battery cable and the rear power distributor may become loose.
Risk: A loose positive battery cable connection could lead to the vehicle stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a loose battery cable can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: A dealer will check the positive battery cable connection and, if necessary, repair it, free of charge. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed on February 13, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 13, 2026.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction motor:controller:software
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On November 18, 2025, I was driving a 2025 BMW i4 eDrive, VIN [VIN], at approximately 10â15 mph in slow traffic. I applied the brake pedal firmly when the vehicle in front of me slowed, but the vehicle did not decelerate as expected. The vehicle continued moving forward, resulting in a rear-end…
The contact owns a 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced pulling and skidding to the right. The contact stated that the vehicle became unsafe to drive and was a severe safety hazard to the driver and other motorists. The vehicle was…
I am writing to formally report a serious and ongoing safety defect with my BMW i4, present since the beginning of ownership. The vehicle pulls and skids to the right while driving and intermittently swerves, making it unsafe to operate and posing a clear risk to both myself and other road users…
On September 10, 2025, while my son was driving, the lane assist system activated twice during a single drive without a cause. The first activation was manually corrected, but the second caused the vehicle to veer into a roadside barrier. There were no environmental or road condition that would…
While parking the car it accelerated up over the curb and into the bushes in an office parking lot. The sudden unintended acceleration occurred in B mode with the automatic cruise control system setting to follow the posted speed limit when activated. The cruise control was not activated by the…
Other BMW I4 EDRIVE40 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, power train, steering problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other I4 EDRIVE40 model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.