2015 BMW M4 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 33%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 BMW M4, 33% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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“I took my car in for service on march 10, 2020 for servicing. During the time they had my car, they replaced my front and rear brake pads, completed the inspection, and gave me the car back after a couple days. On april 10, 2020, I took my car into service again as I was having drive train malfunctions constantly. Several weeks of being in the shop, Bmw service technicians found that cooling fluids had leaked from my top mounted intercooler, into the intake manifold and through the intake valves, and directly into the engine of my vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11331846, filed 2020-06Related recalls
- 15V782000Nov 23, 2015BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 M3 Sedan vehicles manufactured May 30, 2015, to September 2, 2015, 2016 M4 Coupe…Covers: BMW M4 2015–2016, M3 2015–2016
Related service bulletins
- 10203335Sep 1, 2021A turbine-like noise can be heard from the rear axle while deceleration during the first 300 miles of operationwhen braking from low speed.
- 10153753Jan 1, 2019KNOCKING NOISE OR VIBRATION/DRONING NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE. A hard knocking noise is heard from the rear axle area during load reversals. The tuning of the rear suspension…
- 10145329Jul 1, 2018CRACKING NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHILE TURNING OR PARKING: Cracking noises heard from the area of the front axle when rotating the steering while stationary or at low speed.
- 10135032Feb 1, 2018TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE WHEN CORNERING: The customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away…
- 10142929Jan 1, 2018CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds…
- 10146822Sep 1, 2016"SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE REAR-AXLE DIFFERENTIAL This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 33 04 16 dated August 2016 The vehicle delivery stop has been lifted.. The rear…
- 10147048Aug 1, 2016The delivery stop has been lifted for certain affected M vehicles produced from May 12, 2016 through July 4, 2016. While the delivery stop has been lifted, customers must sign a…
- 10147047Aug 1, 2016The delivery stop has been lifted for certain affected M vehicles produced from May 12, 2016 through July 4, 2016. While the delivery stop has been lifted, customers must sign a…
- 10147013Aug 1, 2016"SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE REAR-AXLE DIFFERENTIAL This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 33 04 16 dated August 2016 The vehicle delivery stop has been lifted.. The rear…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 | 36% |
| 2015 | 4 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2015 BMW M4
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 BMW M4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology