2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 has 4 complaints and 1 recall filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to sudden unintended acceleration and a loud noise followed by an abrupt halt with a warning message indicating the vehicle should not be driven.
Common Issues
- Sudden unintended acceleration. Multiple complaints describe the vehicle accelerating from 0 mph to full speed without driver input while parking in B mode and with the parking distance system activated. No warnings or messages preceded the incidents.
- Vehicle shutdown and warning message. One owner reported a loud bang from under the car followed by the vehicle halting and display warnings stating DO NOT DRIVE. The state-of-charge dropped unexpectedly during this event.
- Charging system interaction. A complaint blames the use of a specific 50kWh charger for triggering the abrupt halt and error message, though BMW denied any fault with the vehicle after inspection.
There is 1 recall affecting the electric propulsion system related to the vehicle’s software. The recall concerns potential loss of drive power which could increase crash risk.
Recalls
- Electric drive motor software. NHTSA recall 25V395000 affects 71,286 vehicles including the 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system causing loss of drive power. The risk involves increased chance of a crash due to sudden loss of power. The fix is a software update delivered over-the-air or by a dealer free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated unintended acceleration or vehicle shutdowns, or those affected by unresolved recall repairs, may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a legal expert in consumer protection is advisable for those facing persistent safety issues.
2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 Summary
2025
Model Year
4
Total Complaints
1
Total Recalls
71286
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40
71286 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE
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.
Complaints
2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40
ID: 2093717POWER TRAIN
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 driver at the time of incident. The car went from 0mph to full acceleration while the parking distance system was activated. I am reporting this issue to make others aware of the accident, in case a similar issue happens with other cars. The car is new and only has about 250 miles on it at the time of accident. The insurance company has received the initial claims info and is fixing the car. No warning, messages or indicator preceded the accident.
2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40
ID: 2093716BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
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 driver at the time of incident. The car went from 0mph to full acceleration while the parking distance system was activated. I am reporting this issue to make others aware of the accident, in case a similar issue happens with other cars. The car is new and only has about 250 miles on it at the time of accident. The insurance company has received the initial claims info and is fixing the car. No warning, messages or indicator preceded the accident.
2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40
ID: 2093715FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
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 driver at the time of incident. The car went from 0mph to full acceleration while the parking distance system was activated. I am reporting this issue to make others aware of the accident, in case a similar issue happens with other cars. The car is new and only has about 250 miles on it at the time of accident. The insurance company has received the initial claims info and is fixing the car. No warning, messages or indicator preceded the accident.
2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40
ID: 2078010POWER TRAIN
On March 23, after driving approx 2 miles, I was at a red light. The light turned green and I began accelerating. There was a loud "bang" from under the car toward the rear, the car abruptly halted, the displays turned red with a message (all caps) DO NOT DRIVE. I power cycled the car a few times and the error cleared, but my state-of-charge had dropped from 77 to 59%. I drove the car the 1 mile home and called BMW Roadside Assistance. The rep asked for permission to pull logs from the car, told me he would be sending a flatbed Monday morning and advised me, in no uncertain terms, DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR. I asked if I could pull the car out of the driveway and he said no; he would send skids with the driver. Friday afternoon I was advised there was nothing wrong and to pick up the car. The work order is blaming an LA DWP 50KWh charger I had used 2 days prior to charge from 65 to 81% and recommends avoiding this charger. Just to be clear, I charged 15% on 3/21 and the car went "bang" on 3/23, and that was the fault of the charger.