2018 BMW M4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M4 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW M4. That ranks 3rd out of 11 M4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (4 complaints, 67%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 BMW M4 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 17% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 BMW M4 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, and M4 convertible vehicles. The Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) within the front seat belt assemblies may have been produced with incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism housings.
Risk: If the vehicle has an incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism, the seat belt may not restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary replace, the front seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2018 BMW M4. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera became inoperable, preventing the contact from safely reversing the vehicle. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V684000 (Back Over Prevention) as a possible cause for the failure; however, the…
The fuel tank was leaking a substantial amount of fuel. Yes it is. Our safety was put at risk due to the fuel leak. Any small spark, overheating or if somebody threw a cigarette butt out of their window could have ignited our car. BMW informed me to immediately cease driving the car and bring to…
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Fuel Tank on my BMW under 50k miles started leaking after a fill up. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I didn't notice any leaks at the gas station but once I got home, pulled…
Fuel tank was leaking. I brought it in to BMW of San Antonio who found the left side top area of fuel tank leaking fuel from the sealed portion. Heat caused the top of fuel tank to expand and crack. BMW of SA required me to buy a replacement fuel tank. When I said, if I buy the replacement fuel…
I think the fuel tank has cracked on the upper portion of the tank. I noticed a smell of gas on my way home from filling gas and when I got home I realized there was a puddle of gas sitting underneath my car. I jacked up the car and inspected the underneath and saw nothing, I noticed the gas was…
Other BMW M4 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 M4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 M4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 M4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 M4 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 M4 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 M4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 M4 | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 M4 | 22 | 3 |
| 2015 M4 | 12 | 3 |
| 2014 M4 | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW M4?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, back over prevention, engine problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 BMW M4?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 BMW M4 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M4 model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.