BMW X4 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 93 owner complaints and 29 safety recalls on file for the BMW X4, across 13 model years (2014–2026). The 2015 model year has the most complaints (18). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
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BMW X4 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical X4 year: 2015, 2020. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2015 X4: 18 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2020 X4: 15 complaints, 10 recalls
- 2019 X4: 11 complaints, 7 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW X4 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 29 | 8 | 1 |
| Engine | 18 | 8 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 7 | 3 |
| Power Train | 13 | 10 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| Suspension | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW X4 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 X4 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2025 X4 | 4 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2024 X4 | 3 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2023 X4 | 8 | 2 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2022 X4 | 4 | 5 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2021 X4 | 6 | 7 | — | Engine | |
| 2020 X4 | 15 | 10 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2019 X4 | 11 | 7 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2018 X4 | 11 | 1 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2017 X4 | 3 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2016 X4 | 10 | 2 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2015 X4 | 18 | 5 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2014 X4 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW X4 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2015 (18), 2020 (15) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical X4 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW X4?
Electrical System, with 29 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW X4 have?
29 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.