BMW G26 i4
2022–present · i4 (G26) · Electric
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Models and engines by year
| Model | US model years | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| i4 eDrive35 / eDrive40 / xDrive40 | 2022–present | Electric |
| i4 M50 / M60 | 2022–present | Electric |
US-market models. Chassis codes: G26. Not sure which one you have? The VIN check decodes year, model and engine.
Bulletins and recalls by year
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| Year | Service bulletins | NHTSA recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 26 | 0 |
| 2022 | 38 | 3 |
| 2023 | 32 | 4 |
| 2024 | 38 | 2 |
| 2025 | 51 | 3 |
| 2026 | 32 | 0 |
Counted by the year BMW filed each document with NHTSA; each chart has its own scale. More filings in a year doesn't by itself mean a less reliable car.
Repair prices for the G26
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NHTSA safety recalls 12
- Recall 25V906: positive battery cable connection I4 EDRIVE40, 2025. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2025 I4 EDRIVE40 vehicle.
- Recall 25V395: electric drive motor software I4, I4 EDRIVE35, I4 EDRIVE40, I5, I7, IX, 2022–2025. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.
- Recall 25V470: high-voltage battery cell module I4, I7, IX, 2022–2025. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, resulting in stress on the module frame and possible module failure.
- Recall 24V611: left rear side beam I4, I4 M50, 2024. BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 eDrive40, xDrive40, and M50 vehicles.
- Recall 24V135: high-voltage battery module I4, I4 M50, I5, 2024. The high-voltage battery module may contain insufficient weld seams, which can result in the battery overheating.
- Recall 23V449: high voltage battery combined charging unit (ccu) 760I, I4, IX, 2022–2023. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly connected and/or assembled components inside the CCU.
- Recall 23V295: high-voltage battery cell monitoring circuit I4, IX, 2022–2024. The high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit may have improperly secured electrical connections which can result in an engine stall.
- Recall 23V118: body domain controller (bdc) ECU 330E, 330I, 430I, I4, M3, M340I, M440I, 2022–2023. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.
- Recall 23V026: external artificial sound generator software I4, IX, 2022–2023. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound.
- Recall 22V944: high voltage battery software I4, I7, IX, 2022–2023. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power.
- Recall 22V541: high voltage battery I4, IX, 2022–2023. The high voltage battery may have internal damage, resulting in an electrical short-circuit.
- Recall 22V483: head unitsoftware I4, IX, 2022–2023. While in Valet Parking Mode, the Central Information Display (CID) may not display critical safety information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights.
Matched from NHTSA's public recall file by model and model year. A recall may cover only some cars from a year, and it may already have been done on yours. Check by VIN →
Service bulletins on file 227
- SIB 01 01 26 EVAP system warranty extension EVAP system warranty extension on B46/B48/B58 engines (2020–2025); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · May 2026
- SIB 11 05 21 Water pump cracking Water pump cracking on BMW G05/G06/G07/G20 and other models (2017–2022); BMW repairs affected cars free under a service campaign. Service campaign · Dec 2024
- SIB 06 13 26 Auxiliary Water Pump Return Auxiliary Water Pump Return on BMW G01/G20/G22/G23 and other models (2024); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Other communication · Feb 2026
- SIB 11 10 25 Oil filter housing leak Oil filter housing leak on BMW G02/G20/G22/G23 and other models (2025); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Dec 2025
- SIB 01 14 23 Crankcase vent valve (PCV) warranty extension Crankcase vent valve (PCV) warranty extension on BMW G01/G02/G11/G12 and other models (2016–2021); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Nov 2023
- SIB 64 06 25 Heater fault codes Heater fault codes on Electric engines (2024); BMW repairs affected cars free under a service campaign. Service campaign · Jun 2025
- SIB 64 07 25 Heater fault codes Heater fault codes on Electric engines (2024); BMW repairs affected cars free under a service campaign. Service campaign · Jun 2025
- SIB 12 14 25 Throttle cracking Throttle cracking on Electric engines (2022–2026); BMW repairs affected cars free under a service campaign. Service campaign · Dec 2025
- SIB 64 06 24 Coolant changeover valve leak Coolant changeover valve leak on Electric engines (2023–2024); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. Service campaign · Jul 2024
- SIB 64 09 25 Heater fault codes Heater fault codes on BMW G26/G60/G70 models (2022–2025); BMW repairs affected cars free under a service campaign. Service campaign · Aug 2026
BMW service bulletins and warranty extensions filed with NHTSA that list the G26. Showing the 10 most relevant; see the G26 common problems page for the most frequent bulletin topics.
G26 specs
BMW's US figures we have on file run from 335 hp (i4 eDrive40) to 536 hp (i4 M50), with 0-60 mph as quick as 3.7 s.
No manual gearbox appears in the EPA listings for this chassis. Full G26 specs: every US engine, transmission and drive by year →
Common problems & maintenance
G26 buyer's guide → G26 paint and option codes G26 coding list G26 common problems → G26 maintenance schedule →
Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.