I own a BMW i4 since 2022, exactly the same model and year as the author claims he is suffering those issues on. In addition, since 2022, I have owned other 3 BMWs with the same features as that i4 (EV / PHEVs): profiles, digital key, rear view camera, lights, etc.
It would be naive to claim that as I have not suffered the same issue as the article writer, that issue is non-existing. However the author is claiming so many issues at the same time, that I have never ever experienced that I start to doubt the truth of the article:
* Unable to unlock the car via digital key --> Never experienced this in 3 years and none of my 4 BMWs. On 3 different iPHones I've owned. Digital key works beautifully to the point I have not used the keyfob in years.
* Profile issues --> Never had any issue with guest profile, nor with my wife profiles. However by design, phone pairing is shared in a vehicle with all the stored profiles. Makes sense to me, so when I drive also my wifes phone is paired with the car in case she joins.
* Camera issues --> No issues whatsoever, however it's true that it could improve in low-light conditions (I have surround view camera setup), and it actually has improved in the following generation of cars (SP21).
* Walk home lights --> Never experienced this issue in more than 3 years and my 4 BMWs owned during this period. I love those lights, including the puddle lights. And they light on the moment I'm around 5m or further from the car. 100% of the time.
* OTA --> Also never had an issue, except 2024 updates being delayed for the i4 compared to other models. But the i4 is getting the 2025 updates just on time.
stockresearcher•5mo ago
https://www.bmwgroup.com/en/news/general/2025/it-and-softwar...