Model year 2026 · Compact Cars
2026 BMW i4: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2026 BMW i4 at 81–118 MPGe combined with 232–333 miles of EPA-rated range across 7 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for this model year.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined MPGe
81–118
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as I4 M60.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a BMW dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2026 BMW i4 recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 BMW i4, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2026 BMW i4 in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2026 BMW i4 fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Electric range | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) | Electric (210 kW EESM) | Single-speed | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 113/105/109 MPGe | 251 mi 30.8 kWh/100 mi | $700 | 0 |
| i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) | Electric (250 kW EESM) | Single-speed | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 121/115/118 MPGe | 333 mi 28.5 kWh/100 mi | $650 | 0 |
| i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) | Electric (250 kW EESM) | Single-speed | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 112/105/108 MPGe | 307 mi 31.1 kWh/100 mi | $700 | 0 |
| i4 M60 xDrive Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) | Electric (200 and 250 kW EESM) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 99/96/98 MPGe | 278 mi 34.4 kWh/100 mi | $750 | 0 |
| i4 M60 xDrive Gran Coupe (20 inch Wheels) | Electric (200 and 250 kW EESM) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 82/80/81 MPGe | 232 mi 41.4 kWh/100 mi | $950 | 0 |
| i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) | Electric (190 and 230 kW EESM) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 99/103/101 MPGe | 287 mi 33.4 kWh/100 mi | $750 | 0 |
| i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) | Electric (190 and 230 kW EESM) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 93/95/94 MPGe | 268 mi 36 kWh/100 mi | $800 | 0 |
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2026 BMW i4 crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW I4 GRAN COUPE 4 DR BEV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | No |
| 2026 BMW I4 GRAN COUPE 4 DR BEV RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | No |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2026 BMW i4 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2026 BMW i4, most recently on May 12, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Power train | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
Other BMW i4 model years
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Other 2026 BMW models
Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
- Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
- Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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