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BMW M4Model year report

2015 BMW M4 Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
36,000miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 BMW M4 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2015 BMW M4. The part named most often is engine, with 5 complaints (42% of the total), followed by electrical system (4) and transmission and drivetrain (4). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 36,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 250 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 12 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 61 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “My car has spun it's crank hub and the car is only 3 -4 years old most people I know with the same car as mine just different year has had to replace the crank hub as well. It's a common failure on these cars and would like NHTSA to recall this common problem that's been happening since 2015. When the crank hub fails from timing going off countless issues can arise which can cause engine to be replaced which is a very costly repair. It would a piece of mind to have the f80/f82/ f83 recalled it would be a piece of mind for our community. …”

NHTSA complaint #11289909, filed 2019-12, 65,000 miles

Electrical system: “Driver side door lock fail to unlock to allow door open when interior door release pulled. Occurred occasionally at first, now regularly but not always. The car designed to automatically locks when driven, once car parked and ready to get out, door lever fails to unlock and allow door to open. Normally first pull of interior door lever unlocks and second releases door. When this issue happens first pull fails to unlock, the lock button by door comes up, but springs back down, trapping the driver as door unable to be opened. …”

NHTSA complaint #11324374, filed 2020-05, 13,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “I was driving like I normally do to work and my transmission temperature warning light came on and the car went limp and a few moments later the clutch temperature warning light came on also. It stopped doing it for a while and now it does it very often but does not put a code in the cars computer database so it can't be tracked. This happens often a in city with lights etc and sometimes on the highways also.”

NHTSA complaint #11342183, filed 2020-07, 57,000 miles

Brakes: “The ABS module, which controls the brake drying feature, is malfunctioning. This BMW feature is designed to lightly pulse the brakes when the windshield wipers are active to wipe water off the rotors for better braking performance. The intervention is supposed to be imperceptible. Instead, the system intermittently applies hard, sudden brake pressure while the windshield wipers are operating. This causes abrupt, strong deceleration that feels like the brakes are slamming on by themselves. The problem occurs in wet conditions when wipers are on. …”

NHTSA complaint #11739821, filed 2026-05

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13,000 and 57,000 miles.

17%0–1017%10–2533%25–5033%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 36,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20182019320203202220242026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2015 BMW M4 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
M4 Convertible RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual172620$4,100
M4 Convertible RWD3.0L 6-cyl7-speed automatic172419$4,350
M4 Coupe RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual172620$4,100
M4 Coupe RWD3.0L 6-cyl7-speed automatic172419$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2015 BMW M4 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 250 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 250 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW M4

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2018661,0001—20—Not enough data
20162233,0003—19—Falling
20151236,0003—20—Not enough data

All BMW M4 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 BMW M4 have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2015 BMW M4 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 BMW M4 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 5 complaints (42% of the total), followed by electrical system with 4.

Has the 2015 BMW M4 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2015 BMW M4 get?

The EPA rates the 2015 BMW M4 (M4 Convertible, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 BMW M4 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 36,000 miles and the middle half falls between 13,000 and 57,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.