2022-2023 BMW i4 Compressor Fuse Issue
A manufacturer communication (NHTSA ID 10218417) addresses an incorrect fuse assignment in the 2022-2023 BMW i4's compressor circuit. A 30 Amp fuse (slot F227) was installed instead of the required 40 Amp fuse (slot F229), potentially affecting electrical system protection.
Also applies to
- BMW i4
- 2023
Symptoms
Owners of a 2022-2023 BMW i4 may not experience immediate or noticeable symptoms related to this issue. The problem concerns the electrical protection of the compressor circuit rather than a direct operational fault. However, an improperly sized fuse could lead to inadequate protection of the compressor circuit, potentially resulting in electrical system issues under certain conditions.
Diagnosis / Trigger Conditions
This issue stems from an incorrect terminal assignment during manufacturing. The compressor circuit was mistakenly fitted with a 30 Amp fuse in slot F227. The correct specification requires a 40 Amp fuse to be installed in slot F229 to ensure suitable circuit protection. This is a known manufacturing discrepancy identified in the 2022 BMW i4 manufacturer_communication (NHTSA ID 10218417).
Repair Procedure Summary
The repair involves correcting the fuse assignment for the compressor circuit. Technicians will need to replace the incorrectly installed 30 Amp fuse in slot F227 with the properly specified 40 Amp fuse in slot F229. This ensures the compressor circuit receives the appropriate electrical protection as designed by the manufacturer.
Required Parts
To address this issue, the primary part required is a 40 Amp fuse. The specific fuse slot involved is F229, replacing the incorrect 30 Amp fuse previously found in slot F227.
Owner Action
If you own a 2022-2023 BMW i4, it is recommended to contact your authorized BMW dealer to inquire about this manufacturer communication, NHTSA ID 10218417. While immediate symptoms may not be apparent, correcting this fuse assignment ensures the proper electrical protection of your vehicle's compressor circuit. Dealers will be able to verify if your vehicle is affected and perform the necessary fuse replacement.
Source: NHTSA ID 10218417
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the problem with the BMW i4 compressor fuse?
- The 2022-2023 BMW i4 models have an incorrect 30 Amp fuse (slot F227) installed in the compressor circuit, where a 40 Amp fuse (slot F229) is actually required for proper electrical protection. This is detailed in manufacturer communication NHTSA ID 10218417.
- Will I see a warning light or symptom for this fuse issue?
- You may not experience any immediate warning lights or noticeable symptoms. The issue relates to the electrical protection of the compressor circuit, meaning the fuse might not perform its intended protective function correctly under certain conditions, rather than causing a direct operational fault.
- How is the 2022 BMW i4 manufacturer_communication issue resolved?
- The resolution involves replacing the incorrectly installed 30 Amp fuse in slot F227 with the correct 40 Amp fuse, which should be placed in slot F229. This ensures the compressor circuit has the appropriate overcurrent protection.
- What should I do if I own a 2022-2023 BMW i4?
- It is advisable to contact your local authorized BMW dealer. They can check if your specific 2022-2023 BMW i4 vehicle is affected by this manufacturer communication (NHTSA ID 10218417) and perform the necessary fuse replacement to ensure your vehicle's electrical system is properly protected.
What BMW i4 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 5 model years.
- 96
- Owner complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 134
- Service bulletins
- 23
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 8
- Injuries reported
The 2022 model year
10 complaints, the 4th most of 5 model years on file. Owners reported 3 crashes, 1 fire and 2 injuries for this year, which also has 8 recalls on file.
Electrical System, the system this article covers, accounts for 27 of 96 complaints (28%), including 4 for 2022.
Complaints by model year
| 2022 | 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46 | |
| 2024 | 26 | |
| 2025 | 12 | |
| 2026 | 2 |
Most-reported systems
- Electrical System — 27
- Power Train — 21
- Forward Collision Avoidance — 14
- Service Brakes — 14
- Steering — 9
Latest recalls for the 2022 model year
- 25V395000 — Electrical System (Jul 2025)
- 25V470000 — Electrical System (Jul 2025)
- 23V449000 — Electrical System (Jun 2023)
Recent owner reports about electrical system
Vehicle was charging at home and spontaneously began smoking. Fire department called and determined it was the battery, began over heating and caught fire. Could have potentially exploded if they didn’t get their as soon as they did.
Read owner complaints →My BmW I4 M50 was parked and turned off. While I was behind the wheel the car. Suddenly the car took off and hit a curb and went thru some trees. I took my cat to creviar bmw and an engineer from bmw came to check out the vehicle.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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