SoftwareLow
Infotainment and over the air update faults
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Confirm software is current and screens respond
2025 BMW i4 problems
A 2025 BMW i4 is now a year old, so an average example has covered around 13,500 miles. The final model year of the generation · generally the most sorted build, so mileage, servicing and condition matter more than build-year faults. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2025 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2025 BMW i4 is a year old, so an average example has covered roughly 13,500 miles. At that mileage most documented faults are still ahead of it, so servicing evidence matters more than wear. A further 3 typically appear later in the car's life.
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
Faults still ahead of this car
Typically appear later than this year's average mileage · worth budgeting for rather than inspecting.
BatteryHigh
State of health variation on rapid charged cars
- Typically appears
- 40,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check the vehicle battery health readout and charging history
BrakesMedium
Corroded discs from regen braking use
- Typically appears
- 20,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Inspect disc faces for pitting and scale
SuspensionMedium
Bush and damper wear from kerb weight
- Typically appears
- 50,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Listen for knocks and check for damper weeping
Inspecting a 2025 BMW i4?
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Check this exact carBMW i4 · frequently asked questions
What matters most on an EV?
Battery state of health. Get the readout in writing before you buy.
Are brakes an issue?
Rust more than wear. Discs often fail an inspection before pads do.
Do software versions matter?
Yes, older builds miss charging and range improvements.