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2023 BMW i4

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

3 current

Combined

19.2kWh/100 km

Fuel, a year

$452

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

High Voltage

Transport Canada recall 2025320 · manufacturer campaign 12 87 25RC & 12 88 25RC

13 June 2025

Transport Canada lists: i4 2022–2024 · i5 2024 · i7 2023–2024 · iX 2022–2024

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a problem with the electric drive motor software could cause the vehicle to enter a fail-safe mode. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels. Note: This problem would cause a warning light to turn on and a warning message to be displayed.

Why it matters

A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the electric drive motor software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a BMW dealership.

7,231 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2023093 · manufacturer campaign 61 82 23RC

24 February 2023

Transport Canada lists: 3 Series 2023 · 4 Series 2022 · i4 2023

What is wrong

This recall is for certain vehicles that had the body domain controller (BDC) electronic control unit (ECU) replaced during a dealer service visit. On certain vehicles, a programming error in the replacement BDC ECU could cause the automatic door locking function not to work. As a result, a door that is not locked could open in a severe crash.

Why it matters

A door that opens in a crash could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to reprogram the BDC ECU. To reduce the safety risk, BMW recommends that you should manually lock all doors before each trip until the recall repairs have been completed.

36 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

High Voltage

Transport Canada recall 2022734 · manufacturer campaign 61 91 22RC / 61 92 22RC

20 December 2022

Transport Canada lists: i4 2022–2023 · i7 2023 · iX 2022–2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the high-voltage battery electronic control unit to reset. As a result, the high-voltage system could disconnect while driving. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels. Note: If this happens, you may see a warning message on the instrument panel.

Why it matters

A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the high-voltage battery electronic control unit software.

2,155 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Subcompact
In its class
More efficient than 95% of 82 2023 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
0 g/km
Rated range
484 km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking · Winter range

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Common questions

Does the 2023 BMW i4 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2023 BMW i4. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2023 BMW i4 get?
NRCan rates the 2023 BMW i4 at 19.2 kWh/100 km combined, with a rated range of 484 km.
What does it cost to run a 2023 BMW i4 for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $452 in electricity, producing roughly 109 kg of CO2. Ontario is time-of-use, so charging is billed at whichever rate applies when you plug in — the real cost is usually higher than this average. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.