BMW i4 service schedule
Use the manufacturer schedule for your exact engine and year, then log every service with mileage in The Owners Club so intervals and Full Service History stay proven.
Official schedule
We don't have an official schedule URL for this model yet. Follow your handbook / dealer interval and record each service in your digital garage.
UK service interval
BMW i4 (G26, 2021–) UK EV servicing follows Condition Based Service (CBS) — confirm the handbook and iDrive for your VIN. Focus on EV inspection items: brakes, tyres, brake fluid, cabin filter, thermal/coolant loops, high-voltage checks, 12V, software/OTA, battery health and charging systems — not combustion oil changes. Derivative (eDrive35/40, xDrive40, M50, M60) and production stage (launch / 2024 update / 2025 SiC) change charging and performance provenance, not the need for documented history. The 2024 update and M50→M60 succession are not new generations.
Intervals are whichever comes first (miles or months) unless noted. They vary by engine, model year, market and service regime. Confirm in the handbook, service booklet or dealer system for your VIN before you book work.
| Service | Miles | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled EV inspection / CBS service (i4) | Per CBS / often ~10,000–12,000 | Often ~12 (confirm iDrive) | G26 — oil-free EV inspection. Whichever CBS shows for this VIN. |
| Brake fluid | — | Typically ~24 months / CBS | Calendar replacement — regen reduces pad use but fluid still ages. |
| 12V battery test | — | Every service, or sooner if symptoms | Load-test, not voltage-only. Separate from HV traction pack SoH. |
| Cabin microfilter | — | Often 12 / CBS | Annual habit on most EVs where specified. |
| Tyres, pressures & alignment | Regular | Every service | Heavy EV + instant torque; load/speed ratings matter. |
| Brake pads / discs / corrosion | — | Every service | Under-use corrosion is an EV theme — inspect, do not assume no wear. |
| Suspension / steering / wheels | — | Every service / as needed | Rear air suspension, bushes, impact damage from large wheels. |
| Coolant / thermal management / heat pump | — | Per BMW schedule | HV and cabin loops — specialist EV work; log any thermal warnings. |
| High-voltage system inspection | — | Per BMW schedule / campaigns | Authorised EV technician. Log HV warnings and battery-related repairs. |
| Software / OTA version check | — | At service or when prompted | Record OS 8 / 8.5 version and date — software is part of EV provenance. |
| Battery health / diagnostic | — | Owner / dealer / third-party as available | Distinct Digital Service History event. Store methodology with SoH %. |
| Charging system / port / cable check | — | Every service / as needed | AC wallbox behaviour and DC session notes belong in charging history. |
| Recall / campaign check | — | At every service | VIN + market specific — battery, charging, software, ADAS, HV. |
UK notes
- Intervals are whichever comes first (miles or months) unless noted. They vary by engine, model year, market and service regime. Confirm in the handbook, service booklet or dealer system for your VIN before you book work.
FAQ
- How often should you service a BMW i4 in the UK?
- Follow BMW Condition Based Service in iDrive for your VIN. UK owners typically see annual / ~10,000–12,000-mile oil-free EV inspections with CBS prompts for brake fluid and filters — confirm the handbook. Log battery health, charging history and software separately.
- Is the 2024 i4 a new generation for service purposes?
- No. The 2024 product update and the 2025 SiC/M60 stage remain within G26. Confirm the VIN schedule for your model year and derivative.
Official sources
Never miss an interval
Add your i4 to The Owners Club and set reminders for oil, Haldex, DSG fluid or cambelt — with mileage attached to every job.