BMW I4 2023

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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8
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Complaints & Recalls

56 Complaints 8 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

8 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Bmw Of North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 25V470000 SAFETY RECALL
136 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 16, 2025
Safety Issue:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, resulting in stress on the module frame and possible module failure.

Potential 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.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Action Required: Contact your local BMW dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BMW
Recall Date: Jul 16, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 25V395000 SAFETY RECALL
71.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2025
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Action Required: Contact your local BMW dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BMW
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 23V449000 SAFETY RECALL
69 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 28, 2023
Safety Issue:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly connected and/or assembled components inside the CCU.

Potential 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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BMW dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BMW
Notice Date: Aug 23, 2023
Recall Date: Jun 28, 2023
Bmw Of North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 23V295000 SAFETY RECALL
31 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 26, 2023
Safety Issue:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and 2023 i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 Hybrid Electric vehicles. The high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit may have improperly secured electrical connections which can result in an engine stall.

Potential Risk:
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BMW dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BMW
Notice Date: Jun 22, 2023
Recall Date: Apr 26, 2023
Bmw Of North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 23V118000 SAFETY RECALL
120 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 23, 2023
Safety Issue:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.

Potential Risk:
Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BMW dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BMW
Notice Date: Apr 10, 2023
Recall Date: Feb 23, 2023
Bmw Of North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 23V026000 SAFETY RECALL
3.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 25, 2023
Safety Issue:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

Potential Risk:
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BMW dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BMW
Notice Date: Mar 9, 2023
Recall Date: Jan 25, 2023
Bmw Of North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 22V944000 SAFETY RECALL
14.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 20, 2022
Safety Issue:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power.

Potential Risk:
An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BMW dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BMW
Notice Date: Feb 3, 2023
Recall Date: Dec 20, 2022

Consumer Complaints

56 Complaints
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11676127 Other
Jul 25, 2025
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

We had a drivetrain malfunction losing all power to car as we were driving.The car lost all control and drove less than 20 feet before coming to a complete stop on the middle of the road. We were not notified about any recalls on the car and just saw there was one on your site. BMW has now had our car for 3 weeks and has had their engineers working on it saying they are testing teach individual power cell at this time. They have not provided us any feedback other than this and a timeline of when we will get our car back.

Corrective Action:

We had a drivetrain malfunction losing all power to car as we were driving.The car lost all control and drove less than 20 feet before coming to a complete stop on the middle of the road. We were not notified about any recalls on the car and just saw there was one on your site. BMW has now had our car for 3 weeks and has had their engineers working on it saying they are testing teach individual power cell at this time. They have not provided us any feedback other than this and a timeline of when we will get our car back.

Additional Notes:

We had a drivetrain malfunction losing all power to car as we were driving.The car lost all control and drove less than 20 feet before coming to a complete stop on the middle of the road. We were not notified about any recalls on the car and just saw there was one on your site. BMW has now had our car for 3 weeks and has had their engineers working on it saying they are testing teach individual power cell at this time. They have not provided us any feedback other than this and a timeline of when we will get our car back.

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11676127
Notice Date: Jul 25, 2025
Recall Date: Jul 25, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11656983 Other
Apr 26, 2025
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Electrical system stalling stopping the car it won’t move breaking system

Corrective Action:

Electrical system stalling stopping the car it won’t move breaking system

Additional Notes:

Electrical system stalling stopping the car it won’t move breaking system

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11656983
Notice Date: Apr 26, 2025
Recall Date: Apr 26, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11656983 Other
Apr 26, 2025
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

Electrical system stalling stopping the car it won’t move breaking system

Corrective Action:

Electrical system stalling stopping the car it won’t move breaking system

Additional Notes:

Electrical system stalling stopping the car it won’t move breaking system

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11656983
Notice Date: Apr 26, 2025
Recall Date: Apr 26, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11656983 Other
Apr 26, 2025
Defect Description:

LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST

Potential Consequences:

Electrical system stalling stopping the car it won’t move breaking system

Corrective Action:

Electrical system stalling stopping the car it won’t move breaking system

Additional Notes:

Electrical system stalling stopping the car it won’t move breaking system

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11656983
Notice Date: Apr 26, 2025
Recall Date: Apr 26, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11656987 Other
Apr 26, 2025
Defect Description:

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Potential Consequences:

While driving, the vehicle experiences intermittent braking failures, electrical glitches, and/or sudden loss of power. These issues match known problems reported on similar 2023 BMW i4 models. My VIN does not show an active recall, but I am experiencing dangerous symptoms. I am concerned for my safety and others. I respectfully request an investigation.”

Corrective Action:

While driving, the vehicle experiences intermittent braking failures, electrical glitches, and/or sudden loss of power. These issues match known problems reported on similar 2023 BMW i4 models. My VIN does not show an active recall, but I am experiencing dangerous symptoms. I am concerned for my safety and others. I respectfully request an investigation.”

Additional Notes:

While driving, the vehicle experiences intermittent braking failures, electrical glitches, and/or sudden loss of power. These issues match known problems reported on similar 2023 BMW i4 models. My VIN does not show an active recall, but I am experiencing dangerous symptoms. I am concerned for my safety and others. I respectfully request an investigation.”

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11656987
Notice Date: Apr 26, 2025
Recall Date: Apr 26, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11656987 Other
Apr 26, 2025
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

While driving, the vehicle experiences intermittent braking failures, electrical glitches, and/or sudden loss of power. These issues match known problems reported on similar 2023 BMW i4 models. My VIN does not show an active recall, but I am experiencing dangerous symptoms. I am concerned for my safety and others. I respectfully request an investigation.”

Corrective Action:

While driving, the vehicle experiences intermittent braking failures, electrical glitches, and/or sudden loss of power. These issues match known problems reported on similar 2023 BMW i4 models. My VIN does not show an active recall, but I am experiencing dangerous symptoms. I am concerned for my safety and others. I respectfully request an investigation.”

Additional Notes:

While driving, the vehicle experiences intermittent braking failures, electrical glitches, and/or sudden loss of power. These issues match known problems reported on similar 2023 BMW i4 models. My VIN does not show an active recall, but I am experiencing dangerous symptoms. I am concerned for my safety and others. I respectfully request an investigation.”

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11656987
Notice Date: Apr 26, 2025
Recall Date: Apr 26, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11656987 Other
Apr 26, 2025
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

While driving, the vehicle experiences intermittent braking failures, electrical glitches, and/or sudden loss of power. These issues match known problems reported on similar 2023 BMW i4 models. My VIN does not show an active recall, but I am experiencing dangerous symptoms. I am concerned for my safety and others. I respectfully request an investigation.”

Corrective Action:

While driving, the vehicle experiences intermittent braking failures, electrical glitches, and/or sudden loss of power. These issues match known problems reported on similar 2023 BMW i4 models. My VIN does not show an active recall, but I am experiencing dangerous symptoms. I am concerned for my safety and others. I respectfully request an investigation.”

Additional Notes:

While driving, the vehicle experiences intermittent braking failures, electrical glitches, and/or sudden loss of power. These issues match known problems reported on similar 2023 BMW i4 models. My VIN does not show an active recall, but I am experiencing dangerous symptoms. I am concerned for my safety and others. I respectfully request an investigation.”

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11656987
Notice Date: Apr 26, 2025
Recall Date: Apr 26, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11656435 Other
Apr 23, 2025
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

The only way I could explain it was as if my brakes were failing. After joining the bmw i4 group on Facebook and having my kids record while driving. I was able to capture the issue. The vehicle drive train will malfunction causing the vehicle to move while not in motion when at a stop light. The vehicle will accelerate on its on. It has recently power off on me while driving and restart back up. I took it to the dealership they said it was fine. I took it today. They couldn’t offer me and my kid ride home or a loaner due to policy. I even asked to trade my car in. I was told that I was driving it wrong. I know my car keeps data on when these incidents occur. I have photos.

Corrective Action:

The only way I could explain it was as if my brakes were failing. After joining the bmw i4 group on Facebook and having my kids record while driving. I was able to capture the issue. The vehicle drive train will malfunction causing the vehicle to move while not in motion when at a stop light. The vehicle will accelerate on its on. It has recently power off on me while driving and restart back up. I took it to the dealership they said it was fine. I took it today. They couldn’t offer me and my kid ride home or a loaner due to policy. I even asked to trade my car in. I was told that I was driving it wrong. I know my car keeps data on when these incidents occur. I have photos.

Additional Notes:

The only way I could explain it was as if my brakes were failing. After joining the bmw i4 group on Facebook and having my kids record while driving. I was able to capture the issue. The vehicle drive train will malfunction causing the vehicle to move while not in motion when at a stop light. The vehicle will accelerate on its on. It has recently power off on me while driving and restart back up. I took it to the dealership they said it was fine. I took it today. They couldn’t offer me and my kid ride home or a loaner due to policy. I even asked to trade my car in. I was told that I was driving it wrong. I know my car keeps data on when these incidents occur. I have photos.

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11656435
Notice Date: Apr 23, 2025
Recall Date: Apr 23, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11656435 Other
Apr 23, 2025
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

The only way I could explain it was as if my brakes were failing. After joining the bmw i4 group on Facebook and having my kids record while driving. I was able to capture the issue. The vehicle drive train will malfunction causing the vehicle to move while not in motion when at a stop light. The vehicle will accelerate on its on. It has recently power off on me while driving and restart back up. I took it to the dealership they said it was fine. I took it today. They couldn’t offer me and my kid ride home or a loaner due to policy. I even asked to trade my car in. I was told that I was driving it wrong. I know my car keeps data on when these incidents occur. I have photos.

Corrective Action:

The only way I could explain it was as if my brakes were failing. After joining the bmw i4 group on Facebook and having my kids record while driving. I was able to capture the issue. The vehicle drive train will malfunction causing the vehicle to move while not in motion when at a stop light. The vehicle will accelerate on its on. It has recently power off on me while driving and restart back up. I took it to the dealership they said it was fine. I took it today. They couldn’t offer me and my kid ride home or a loaner due to policy. I even asked to trade my car in. I was told that I was driving it wrong. I know my car keeps data on when these incidents occur. I have photos.

Additional Notes:

The only way I could explain it was as if my brakes were failing. After joining the bmw i4 group on Facebook and having my kids record while driving. I was able to capture the issue. The vehicle drive train will malfunction causing the vehicle to move while not in motion when at a stop light. The vehicle will accelerate on its on. It has recently power off on me while driving and restart back up. I took it to the dealership they said it was fine. I took it today. They couldn’t offer me and my kid ride home or a loaner due to policy. I even asked to trade my car in. I was told that I was driving it wrong. I know my car keeps data on when these incidents occur. I have photos.

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11656435
Notice Date: Apr 23, 2025
Recall Date: Apr 23, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11656435 Other
Apr 23, 2025
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

The only way I could explain it was as if my brakes were failing. After joining the bmw i4 group on Facebook and having my kids record while driving. I was able to capture the issue. The vehicle drive train will malfunction causing the vehicle to move while not in motion when at a stop light. The vehicle will accelerate on its on. It has recently power off on me while driving and restart back up. I took it to the dealership they said it was fine. I took it today. They couldn’t offer me and my kid ride home or a loaner due to policy. I even asked to trade my car in. I was told that I was driving it wrong. I know my car keeps data on when these incidents occur. I have photos.

Corrective Action:

The only way I could explain it was as if my brakes were failing. After joining the bmw i4 group on Facebook and having my kids record while driving. I was able to capture the issue. The vehicle drive train will malfunction causing the vehicle to move while not in motion when at a stop light. The vehicle will accelerate on its on. It has recently power off on me while driving and restart back up. I took it to the dealership they said it was fine. I took it today. They couldn’t offer me and my kid ride home or a loaner due to policy. I even asked to trade my car in. I was told that I was driving it wrong. I know my car keeps data on when these incidents occur. I have photos.

Additional Notes:

The only way I could explain it was as if my brakes were failing. After joining the bmw i4 group on Facebook and having my kids record while driving. I was able to capture the issue. The vehicle drive train will malfunction causing the vehicle to move while not in motion when at a stop light. The vehicle will accelerate on its on. It has recently power off on me while driving and restart back up. I took it to the dealership they said it was fine. I took it today. They couldn’t offer me and my kid ride home or a loaner due to policy. I even asked to trade my car in. I was told that I was driving it wrong. I know my car keeps data on when these incidents occur. I have photos.

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11656435
Notice Date: Apr 23, 2025
Recall Date: Apr 23, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11654118 Other
Apr 11, 2025
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2023 BMW i4. The contact stated that while driving at 20-30 MPH with a fully charged battery, the engine seized on two separate occasions. There was an abnormal grinding sound detected. The inoperable do not drive message was displayed after the failure. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with drive unit failure. The drive unit, rear axle, and battery were replaced, but the failure recurred. While his son was driving at approximately 30 MPH, the engine seized. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed two weeks later to the local dealer again, where it was diagnosed that the drive unit and drive axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who opened a case; the contact requested a buyback, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2023 BMW i4. The contact stated that while driving at 20-30 MPH with a fully charged battery, the engine seized on two separate occasions. There was an abnormal grinding sound detected. The inoperable do not drive message was displayed after the failure. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with drive unit failure. The drive unit, rear axle, and battery were replaced, but the failure recurred. While his son was driving at approximately 30 MPH, the engine seized. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed two weeks later to the local dealer again, where it was diagnosed that the drive unit and drive axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who opened a case; the contact requested a buyback, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2023 BMW i4. The contact stated that while driving at 20-30 MPH with a fully charged battery, the engine seized on two separate occasions. There was an abnormal grinding sound detected. The inoperable do not drive message was displayed after the failure. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with drive unit failure. The drive unit, rear axle, and battery were replaced, but the failure recurred. While his son was driving at approximately 30 MPH, the engine seized. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed two weeks later to the local dealer again, where it was diagnosed that the drive unit and drive axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who opened a case; the contact requested a buyback, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11654118
Notice Date: Apr 11, 2025
Recall Date: Apr 11, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11654118 Other
Apr 11, 2025
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2023 BMW i4. The contact stated that while driving at 20-30 MPH with a fully charged battery, the engine seized on two separate occasions. There was an abnormal grinding sound detected. The inoperable do not drive message was displayed after the failure. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with drive unit failure. The drive unit, rear axle, and battery were replaced, but the failure recurred. While his son was driving at approximately 30 MPH, the engine seized. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed two weeks later to the local dealer again, where it was diagnosed that the drive unit and drive axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who opened a case; the contact requested a buyback, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2023 BMW i4. The contact stated that while driving at 20-30 MPH with a fully charged battery, the engine seized on two separate occasions. There was an abnormal grinding sound detected. The inoperable do not drive message was displayed after the failure. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with drive unit failure. The drive unit, rear axle, and battery were replaced, but the failure recurred. While his son was driving at approximately 30 MPH, the engine seized. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed two weeks later to the local dealer again, where it was diagnosed that the drive unit and drive axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who opened a case; the contact requested a buyback, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2023 BMW i4. The contact stated that while driving at 20-30 MPH with a fully charged battery, the engine seized on two separate occasions. There was an abnormal grinding sound detected. The inoperable do not drive message was displayed after the failure. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with drive unit failure. The drive unit, rear axle, and battery were replaced, but the failure recurred. While his son was driving at approximately 30 MPH, the engine seized. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed two weeks later to the local dealer again, where it was diagnosed that the drive unit and drive axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who opened a case; the contact requested a buyback, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11654118
Notice Date: Apr 11, 2025
Recall Date: Apr 11, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11633301 Other
Dec 31, 2024
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2023 BMW I4. The contact stated that while driving into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly shut off with the message "Drive Train Malfunction" displayed. The vehicle was restarted but would not shift into gear and could no longer be driven. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2023 BMW I4. The contact stated that while driving into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly shut off with the message "Drive Train Malfunction" displayed. The vehicle was restarted but would not shift into gear and could no longer be driven. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2023 BMW I4. The contact stated that while driving into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly shut off with the message "Drive Train Malfunction" displayed. The vehicle was restarted but would not shift into gear and could no longer be driven. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11633301
Notice Date: Dec 31, 2024
Recall Date: Dec 31, 2024
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11631462 Other
Dec 18, 2024
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

Driving at night on [XXX] car in front of me swerved leaving a big deer in front of me on a car on my left, the BMW did not warn me, adjust speed, cinch restraints, or brake, There was no collision warning or advanced readiness at all! I hit the deer at 75 approx, went airborne and totaled my car. BMW wanted to see the vehicle and take data from it since even the cameras didn’t record, no safety features on this advanced vehicle functioned at 12,086 miles, this was an I4 M50 loaded, totaled the car INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Corrective Action:

Driving at night on [XXX] car in front of me swerved leaving a big deer in front of me on a car on my left, the BMW did not warn me, adjust speed, cinch restraints, or brake, There was no collision warning or advanced readiness at all! I hit the deer at 75 approx, went airborne and totaled my car. BMW wanted to see the vehicle and take data from it since even the cameras didn’t record, no safety features on this advanced vehicle functioned at 12,086 miles, this was an I4 M50 loaded, totaled the car INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Additional Notes:

Driving at night on [XXX] car in front of me swerved leaving a big deer in front of me on a car on my left, the BMW did not warn me, adjust speed, cinch restraints, or brake, There was no collision warning or advanced readiness at all! I hit the deer at 75 approx, went airborne and totaled my car. BMW wanted to see the vehicle and take data from it since even the cameras didn’t record, no safety features on this advanced vehicle functioned at 12,086 miles, this was an I4 M50 loaded, totaled the car INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11631462
Notice Date: Dec 18, 2024
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2024
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11631462 Other
Dec 18, 2024
Defect Description:

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Potential Consequences:

Driving at night on [XXX] car in front of me swerved leaving a big deer in front of me on a car on my left, the BMW did not warn me, adjust speed, cinch restraints, or brake, There was no collision warning or advanced readiness at all! I hit the deer at 75 approx, went airborne and totaled my car. BMW wanted to see the vehicle and take data from it since even the cameras didn’t record, no safety features on this advanced vehicle functioned at 12,086 miles, this was an I4 M50 loaded, totaled the car INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Corrective Action:

Driving at night on [XXX] car in front of me swerved leaving a big deer in front of me on a car on my left, the BMW did not warn me, adjust speed, cinch restraints, or brake, There was no collision warning or advanced readiness at all! I hit the deer at 75 approx, went airborne and totaled my car. BMW wanted to see the vehicle and take data from it since even the cameras didn’t record, no safety features on this advanced vehicle functioned at 12,086 miles, this was an I4 M50 loaded, totaled the car INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Additional Notes:

Driving at night on [XXX] car in front of me swerved leaving a big deer in front of me on a car on my left, the BMW did not warn me, adjust speed, cinch restraints, or brake, There was no collision warning or advanced readiness at all! I hit the deer at 75 approx, went airborne and totaled my car. BMW wanted to see the vehicle and take data from it since even the cameras didn’t record, no safety features on this advanced vehicle functioned at 12,086 miles, this was an I4 M50 loaded, totaled the car INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11631462
Notice Date: Dec 18, 2024
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2024
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11631462 Other
Dec 18, 2024
Defect Description:

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

Potential Consequences:

Driving at night on [XXX] car in front of me swerved leaving a big deer in front of me on a car on my left, the BMW did not warn me, adjust speed, cinch restraints, or brake, There was no collision warning or advanced readiness at all! I hit the deer at 75 approx, went airborne and totaled my car. BMW wanted to see the vehicle and take data from it since even the cameras didn’t record, no safety features on this advanced vehicle functioned at 12,086 miles, this was an I4 M50 loaded, totaled the car INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Corrective Action:

Driving at night on [XXX] car in front of me swerved leaving a big deer in front of me on a car on my left, the BMW did not warn me, adjust speed, cinch restraints, or brake, There was no collision warning or advanced readiness at all! I hit the deer at 75 approx, went airborne and totaled my car. BMW wanted to see the vehicle and take data from it since even the cameras didn’t record, no safety features on this advanced vehicle functioned at 12,086 miles, this was an I4 M50 loaded, totaled the car INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Additional Notes:

Driving at night on [XXX] car in front of me swerved leaving a big deer in front of me on a car on my left, the BMW did not warn me, adjust speed, cinch restraints, or brake, There was no collision warning or advanced readiness at all! I hit the deer at 75 approx, went airborne and totaled my car. BMW wanted to see the vehicle and take data from it since even the cameras didn’t record, no safety features on this advanced vehicle functioned at 12,086 miles, this was an I4 M50 loaded, totaled the car INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11631462
Notice Date: Dec 18, 2024
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2024
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11616893 Other
Sep 27, 2024
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

Slowed to a stop with B mode engaged. Suddenly car lurched forward prompting me to slam on the brakes. No one was injured or vehicles damaged but it was unsettling. No warning or other issues prior to failure. No manufacture has looked at it and since it’s likely unable to reproduce often a test drive would likely not see it either.

Corrective Action:

Slowed to a stop with B mode engaged. Suddenly car lurched forward prompting me to slam on the brakes. No one was injured or vehicles damaged but it was unsettling. No warning or other issues prior to failure. No manufacture has looked at it and since it’s likely unable to reproduce often a test drive would likely not see it either.

Additional Notes:

Slowed to a stop with B mode engaged. Suddenly car lurched forward prompting me to slam on the brakes. No one was injured or vehicles damaged but it was unsettling. No warning or other issues prior to failure. No manufacture has looked at it and since it’s likely unable to reproduce often a test drive would likely not see it either.

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11616893
Notice Date: Sep 27, 2024
Recall Date: Sep 27, 2024
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11589917 Other
May 21, 2024
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

As I was driving my car into the main avenue out of a parking lot, the car stalled and lost all power, the charge went from 57% to 0% and the power train failure warning came on the dashboard and a high voltage warning as well. The incoming traffic had to stop since I could not move the car, so I had to turn power off and power back and only then the car started to move slowly, the battery charge went up only to 37% and both warnings were displayed on the dashboard (high voltage warning and power train failure) with a message that said that it was OK to drive the car to a dealership to get the car checked.

Corrective Action:

As I was driving my car into the main avenue out of a parking lot, the car stalled and lost all power, the charge went from 57% to 0% and the power train failure warning came on the dashboard and a high voltage warning as well. The incoming traffic had to stop since I could not move the car, so I had to turn power off and power back and only then the car started to move slowly, the battery charge went up only to 37% and both warnings were displayed on the dashboard (high voltage warning and power train failure) with a message that said that it was OK to drive the car to a dealership to get the car checked.

Additional Notes:

As I was driving my car into the main avenue out of a parking lot, the car stalled and lost all power, the charge went from 57% to 0% and the power train failure warning came on the dashboard and a high voltage warning as well. The incoming traffic had to stop since I could not move the car, so I had to turn power off and power back and only then the car started to move slowly, the battery charge went up only to 37% and both warnings were displayed on the dashboard (high voltage warning and power train failure) with a message that said that it was OK to drive the car to a dealership to get the car checked.

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11589917
Notice Date: May 21, 2024
Recall Date: May 21, 2024
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11589917 Other
May 21, 2024
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

As I was driving my car into the main avenue out of a parking lot, the car stalled and lost all power, the charge went from 57% to 0% and the power train failure warning came on the dashboard and a high voltage warning as well. The incoming traffic had to stop since I could not move the car, so I had to turn power off and power back and only then the car started to move slowly, the battery charge went up only to 37% and both warnings were displayed on the dashboard (high voltage warning and power train failure) with a message that said that it was OK to drive the car to a dealership to get the car checked.

Corrective Action:

As I was driving my car into the main avenue out of a parking lot, the car stalled and lost all power, the charge went from 57% to 0% and the power train failure warning came on the dashboard and a high voltage warning as well. The incoming traffic had to stop since I could not move the car, so I had to turn power off and power back and only then the car started to move slowly, the battery charge went up only to 37% and both warnings were displayed on the dashboard (high voltage warning and power train failure) with a message that said that it was OK to drive the car to a dealership to get the car checked.

Additional Notes:

As I was driving my car into the main avenue out of a parking lot, the car stalled and lost all power, the charge went from 57% to 0% and the power train failure warning came on the dashboard and a high voltage warning as well. The incoming traffic had to stop since I could not move the car, so I had to turn power off and power back and only then the car started to move slowly, the battery charge went up only to 37% and both warnings were displayed on the dashboard (high voltage warning and power train failure) with a message that said that it was OK to drive the car to a dealership to get the car checked.

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11589917
Notice Date: May 21, 2024
Recall Date: May 21, 2024
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11586013 Other
Apr 30, 2024
Defect Description:

TIRES

Potential Consequences:

I believe the tire size is 245 R40 19. The tires interior seams on both rear tires are coming apart. Car has just passed 21K miles, and is driven very carefully. No pothole damage either.

Corrective Action:

I believe the tire size is 245 R40 19. The tires interior seams on both rear tires are coming apart. Car has just passed 21K miles, and is driven very carefully. No pothole damage either.

Additional Notes:

I believe the tire size is 245 R40 19. The tires interior seams on both rear tires are coming apart. Car has just passed 21K miles, and is driven very carefully. No pothole damage either.

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11586013
Notice Date: Apr 30, 2024
Recall Date: Apr 30, 2024

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