2022 BMW i4 — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $40,000–$55,000. This is one of the more reliable vehicles in its class — here's what to watch for anyway.
Kestrel Take
A driver-focused electric sedan — the i4 (especially the M50) drives like a proper BMW, with strong range, a familiar upscale cabin, and normal CCS fast-charging. It's a more conventional, better-built EV than many first-gen efforts because it shares the 4 Series platform. A well-kept i4 with a healthy battery and remaining warranty is a genuinely satisfying electric sedan; verify battery health, charging, and (as a used BMW EV) budget for premium service.
Known Issues for the 2022 BMW i4
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.
Check battery health and range; verify remaining battery warranty (8yr/100k).
Repair cost range: $0 under warranty / very expensive out
BMW service and out-of-warranty EV repairs cost more; demand history and budget accordingly.
Repair cost range: Varies
Verify software updates and that all iDrive/EV features work.
Repair cost range: $0-$500
Heavy EV wears tires; budget accordingly.
Repair cost range: $800-$1,600
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗Battery/range concerns
- ✗No service history
- ✗Software/feature faults
- ✗Salvage title
Good Signs
- ✓Healthy battery, good range
- ✓Remaining warranty, documented service
- ✓Software up to date
Found a specific BMW i4?
This page covers what goes wrong on the 2022 BMW i4 in general. The Kestrel report covers this specific car— the asking price vs. market, the photos, the seller's description, and a BUY / NEGOTIATE / WALK AWAY verdict with a negotiation script.
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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.
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