2018 BMW X4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other X4 years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW X4. That ranks 3rd out of 13 X4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 64%), typically at around 75,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 BMW X4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 64% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 45% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 9% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 BMW X4 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles; engine and engine cooling:cooling system:pump
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
We heard a whining sound under the hood on November 1st, 2025. Prior to noticing this noise, there were no warming lamps or messages appearing. Following a short drive we smelled burning in the garage. We did not drive the vehicle the following day and intended to take it to our mechanic on Monday…
The water pump was found to have extreme corrosion after several other components on the car were damaged from the coolant leak into the electrical system. The car was suddenly losing power while driving and the DME was smoking, potentially causing an engine fire. So far the water pump, Digital…
The contact owns a 2018 BMW X4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted on several occasions; however, the contact was informed…
Unknown: Dealership replaced my brakes however they werenât working properly I reported it 3 times BMW said it was common about 2 weeks later I was involved in a car accident where the brakes failed to respond and I rear ended another car.
Water pump completely failed and no longer working. I had to pull off of road on a busy interstate. Firestone confirmed water pump no longer working. Vehicle is at BMW service center. No warning until vehicle overheated and warning came on.
Other BMW X4 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 X4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 X4 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 X4 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 X4 | 8 | 2 |
| 2022 X4 | 4 | 5 |
| 2021 X4 | 6 | 7 |
| 2020 X4 | 15 | 10 |
| 2019 X4 | 11 | 7 |
| 2018 | 11 | 1 |
| 2017 X4 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 X4 | 10 | 2 |
| 2015 X4 | 18 | 5 |
| 2014 X4 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW X4?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 BMW X4?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 BMW X4 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other X4 model years, the 2018 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.