BMW X4 complaints by model year
92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2020 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| 2018 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2016–2025. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
BMW X4 recalls (29)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one X4 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V056000 | Jan 30, 2026 | Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 32.2% |
| 25V671000 | Oct 8, 2025 | Windshield Not Sealed Properly | 2026 | 100% |
| 25V636000 | Sep 23, 2025 | Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat | 2020, 2021, 2022 | 60.3% |
| 24V910000 | Dec 5, 2024 | Roof Frame Crack May Damage Air Bag on Deployment | 2025 | 96.9% |
| 24V608000 | Aug 13, 2024 | Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit | 2015–2018 | 38.8% |
| 23V821000 | Dec 6, 2023 | Transmission Gears May Seize | 2023 | 97.3% |
| 23V797000 | Nov 24, 2023 | Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2014, 2015 | 58.3% |
| 23V770000 | Nov 16, 2023 | Steering Gear Improperly Tightened | 2024 | 100% |
| 23V211000 | Mar 29, 2023 | Front Seats Not Properly Welded | 2021 | 90.2% |
| 22V070000 | Feb 9, 2022 | Internal Transmission Leak May Cause Rollaway | 2022 | 100% |
| 21V831000 | Oct 22, 2021 | License Plate Not Illuminated Properly/FMVSS 108 | 2022 | 99.4% |
| 21V646000 | Aug 18, 2021 | Incorrect Tire Label Information/FMVSS 110 | 2022 | 100% |
| 21V598000 | Aug 2, 2021 | Loss of Braking Assist | 2020, 2021 | 95.9% |
| 21V521000 | Jul 8, 2021 | Occupant Classification System Malfunction | 2019 | 94.2% |
| 21V199000 | Mar 24, 2021 | Fuel Tank Weld may Fail and Allow Fuel Leak | 2021 | 100% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
BMW X4 FAQ
How many recalls has the BMW X4 had?
NHTSA lists 29 recall campaigns that cover at least one BMW X4 model year from 2015 to 2025. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which BMW X4 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 7 model years with settled counts, the 2015 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (18) and the 2017 the fewest (3). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common BMW X4 problems?
Across the 2016–2025 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, engine, unknown or other in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the BMW X4 get?
EPA rates the 2025 BMW X4 at 17 to 24 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.