DecodedCarsBMW i4
5 model years from 2022 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2022–2026
- Class
- Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 333 mi
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 12 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2023 (46)
- Fewest problems
- 2022
- Interest
- 9,232 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 i4 in brief
The 2026 BMW i4 is a compact car powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 333 miles and takes about 7 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the service brakes.
The BMW i4 has 5 model years in our data, from 2022 to 2026, classed as Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (27), unknown or other (22), power train (19).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2023 is the year to avoid.
2022 has the most recalls (8); all years together count 12 campaigns and 95 owner complaints.
How the 2022 i4 compares
The 2022 BMW i4 is a subcompact car powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 301 miles and takes about 10 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
About the BMW i4
The BMW i4 is a battery electric compact executive car produced by BMW since 2021. It has a five-door liftback body style and is marketed as a four-door coupé. The initial concept version, named BMW i Vision Dynamics, debuted at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. It is the fifth BMW i sub-brand model, and is sold in several variants at different performance levels, including the first battery-electric variant by BMW's motorsport division. The production version was revealed in March 2021 and went on sale in November of the same year as a 2022 model.
From the Wikipedia article "BMW i4", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 i4 pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Long EV rangeUp to 333 miles on a charge (EPA).
- Strong performanceUp to 593 hp, versus about 311 hp for similar 2026 models.
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 i4
26 owner complaints · 3 recalls · 8 crash reports
Year to avoid2023 i4
46 owner complaints · 7 recalls · 1 fire report · 8 crash reports
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 3 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
i4 changes by model year
Years without a measurable change are left out.
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Alternatives to the 2026 i4
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW 3 Series | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Lexus IS | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Porsche Taycan | 315 mi | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 BMW 2 Series | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Genesis G70 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or BMW. How we calculate this →