Showing the 2024 i4 xDrive40: EPA's i4 xDrive40 Gran (18 inch Wheels) and i4 xDrive40 Gran (19 inch Wheels) (4WD). Recalls and complaints cover the whole model year. Every version
Owner complaints, recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings from public NHTSA and EPA data, updated Oct 17, 2026.
Fuel economy
99–109 MPGecombined; city 98–107, highway 100–111; the xDrive40
Five years of fuel
$4,250–$4,690U.S. average; Ohio $4,530–$4,990 at local prices; the xDrive40; fuel only, not other costs of owning it; 15,000 miles a year, at EIA electricity prices for Jul 2026
NHTSA overall safety rating
Not ratedNHTSA has no overall rating for this year
NHTSA's VIN data lists these trims for the 2024 i4. A trim's engine and numbers are shown as its own only where EPA names versions after the trim and no other version could be it; "seen with" means a source shows that engine on the trim, not that it was the only one. Recalls and complaints cover the whole model year: whether a recall applies to a car depends on its VIN, on NHTSA's recall lookup.
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 i4. These are unverified owner reports, counted by the part of the car they name; one complaint can name several parts. Counts aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so they don't show how reliable a car is.
Complaints by part of the car
Part
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Unknown or other
7
2
0
2
Power train
5
0
0
0
Forward collision avoidance
4
3
0
2
Vehicle speed control
4
3
0
0
Electrical system
3
1
0
0
Service brakes
3
1
0
0
Structure
2
1
0
0
Wheels
2
1
0
0
Back over prevention
1
0
0
0
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
1
0
1
Fuel/propulsion system
1
0
0
0
Latches/locks/linkages
1
0
0
0
6 more parts
Service brakes, hydraulic
1
1
0
1
Steering
1
1
0
0
Suspension
1
0
0
0
Tires
1
0
0
0
Visibility
1
0
0
0
Visibility/wiper
1
0
0
0
Complaints by model year
Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, and counts aren't adjusted for sales, so a shorter bar doesn't mean a more reliable year.
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2024 i4 over its history. Campaigns are matched by model and year, so each one may apply to a given car, and its repair may already be done: check a VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup for the open recalls on that exact car.
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.
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.
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 eDrive40, xDrive40, and M50 vehicles. The left-side longitudinal beam may crack, compromising the structural integrity of the chassis.
Risk: Reduced structural integrity may result in damage to the high voltage battery during a crash, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left-side longitudinal beam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 xDrive40, i4 M50 and i5 eDrive40 vehicles. The high-voltage battery module may contain insufficient weld seams, which can result in the battery overheating.
Risk: An overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Carmakers sent NHTSA 48 service bulletins and notices that cover the 2024 i4, the latest on Aug 12, 2026. They tell dealers how to fix known issues.
The parts they mention most: electrical system (21), engine (9), power train (5), structure (5), engine and engine cooling (3).
NHTSA hasn't opened a defect investigation that covers this model year.
Specs
EPA class: subcompact cars. EPA greenhouse gas score: 10 out of 10. Each version EPA tested:
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Version
Engine
Transmission
Fuel
City / hwy / comb
i4 eDrive35 Gran (18 inch Wheels) Rear-Wheel Drive
250 kW EESM
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 276 miles of range
122 / 119 / 120 MPGe
i4 eDrive35 Gran (19 inch Wheels) Rear-Wheel Drive
250 kW EESM
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 252 miles of range
111 / 107 / 110 MPGe
i4 eDrive40 Gran (18 inch Wheels) Rear-Wheel Drive
250 kW EESM
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 301 miles of range
109 / 108 / 109 MPGe
i4 eDrive40 Gran (19 inch Wheels) Rear-Wheel Drive
250 kW EESM
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 283 miles of range
100 / 99 / 100 MPGe
i4 M50 Gran (19 inch wheels) 4-Wheel Drive
230 kW EESM
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 269 miles of range
94 / 98 / 95 MPGe
i4 M50 Gran (20 inch wheels) 4-Wheel Drive
230 kW EESM
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 227 miles of range
79 / 80 / 80 MPGe
i4 xDrive40 Gran (18 inch Wheels) 4-Wheel Drive
230 kW EESM
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 307 miles of range
107 / 111 / 109 MPGe
i4 xDrive40 Gran (19 inch Wheels) 4-Wheel Drive
190 kW EESM
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 279 miles of range
98 / 100 / 99 MPGe
Sources and dates
U.S. EPA fuel economy data, file of Sep 29, 2026
NHTSA owner complaints, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA recalls, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA manufacturer communications, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA defect investigations, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, file of Aug 7, 2026
U.S. Energy Information Administration, file of Oct 12, 2026
Fuel cost: EPA mpg with fuel prices for the week of Oct 12, 2026 and electricity prices for Jul 2026. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (Oct 2026). Complaints are unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA. About the data