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2025 Bmw I4 XDRIVE40

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2025 Bmw I4 XDRIVE40 has 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (29% of all complaints), specifically: nuna had a major recall for their rava convertible car seats as your organization is aware of. however, there are two main issues that i'm having that nuna has refused to address nor do they have a viable solution for. the first is that with the recall fix which was new material they sent out, the h.

7

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

2 complaints
29%
  • Nuna had a major recall for their rava convertible car seats as your organization is aware of. However, there are two main issues that I'm having that Nuna has refused to address nor do they have a viable solution for. The first is that with the recall fix which was new material they sent out, the h
  • Nuna had a major recall for their rava convertible car seats as your organization is aware of. However, there are two main issues that I'm having that Nuna has refused to address nor do they have a viable solution for. The first is that with the recall fix which was new material they sent out, the h
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

Nuna had a major recall for their rava convertible car seats as your organization is aware of. However, there are two main issues that I'm having that Nuna has refused to address nor do they have a viable solution for. The first is that with the recall fix which was new material they sent out, the h

— NHTSA complaint filing

WHEELS

1 complaints
14%
  • My 2025 BMW i4 has experienced two distinct but related tire safety issues involving abnormal wear and repeated structural failures. Issue 1: Extreme Accelerated Tire Wear The factory-installed tires on my new vehicle were fully worn out in approximately 4 months and ~5,000 miles. All four tires re
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

My 2025 BMW i4 has experienced two distinct but related tire safety issues involving abnormal wear and repeated structural failures. Issue 1: Extreme Accelerated Tire Wear The factory-installed tires on my new vehicle were fully worn out in approximately 4 months and ~5,000 miles. All four tires re

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

1 complaints
14%
  • The backup camera at night is very dark and unsafe. I can barely see anything. It’s a major safety issue even though sensors can warn you, I almost ran over my neighbor while backing out of the garage. My wife has a 2025 X5 that does not have this issue at all. I see online forums where tons o
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

The backup camera at night is very dark and unsafe. I can barely see anything. It’s a major safety issue even though sensors can warn you, I almost ran over my neighbor while backing out of the garage. My wife has a 2025 X5 that does not have this issue at all. I see online forums where tons o

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

1 complaints
14%
  • I was driving last night on the highway in a monster rainstorm in Long Island, NY. In a full monsoon the wipers stopped working stuck in the up position. I was fortunate to not get in a very serious accident as I was going 50mph with ZERO visibility. I was able to make it to the side of the road whe
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

I was driving last night on the highway in a monster rainstorm in Long Island, NY. In a full monsoon the wipers stopped working stuck in the up position. I was fortunate to not get in a very serious accident as I was going 50mph with ZERO visibility. I was able to make it to the side of the road whe

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints
14%
  • Entire car was bricked after a software update (03/2026.54). Even the gear could not be changed to neutral for placing on a tow truck. Nothing wrong with the batteries. After more than 12 hours, finally the engine powered on but the software failure notification sign would still not work, and car ha
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

Entire car was bricked after a software update (03/2026.54). Even the gear could not be changed to neutral for placing on a tow truck. Nothing wrong with the batteries. After more than 12 hours, finally the engine powered on but the software failure notification sign would still not work, and car ha

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
WHEELS(~50K mi)
$500
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)
$500
VISIBILITY(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 7 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • OTHER: Nuna had a major recall for their rava convertible car seats as your organization is aware of. However, there are two main issues that I'm having that Nuna has refused to address nor do they have a viable solution for. The first is that with the recall fix which was new material they sent out, the h

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • WHEELS: My 2025 BMW i4 has experienced two distinct but related tire safety issues involving abnormal wear and repeated structural failures. Issue 1: Extreme Accelerated Tire Wear The factory-installed tires on my new vehicle were fully worn out in approximately 4 months and ~5,000 miles. All four tires re

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The backup camera at night is very dark and unsafe. I can barely see anything. It’s a major safety issue even though sensors can warn you, I almost ran over my neighbor while backing out of the garage. My wife has a 2025 X5 that does not have this issue at all. I see online forums where tons o

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • VISIBILITY: I was driving last night on the highway in a monster rainstorm in Long Island, NY. In a full monsoon the wipers stopped working stuck in the up position. I was fortunate to not get in a very serious accident as I was going 50mph with ZERO visibility. I was able to make it to the side of the road whe

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

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NHTSA Safety Rating

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At a Glance

Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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