BMW X4 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 79 consumer complaints across the 7 model years of the BMW X4 (2015–2023) that have at least 5 complaints. 2015 has the most, with 18. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (24 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All X4 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | 42,000 | 2 | 48 | — | Too new |
| 2021 | 6 | 70,000 | 7 | 168 | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 15 | 2,000 | 10 | 250 | — | Rising |
| 2019 | 11 | 6,300 | 7 | 273 | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 11 | 87,500 | 1 | 81 | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 10 | 79,388 | 2 | 183 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 18 | 37,250 | 5 | 195 | — | Rising |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system24 25%
- Engine15 15%
- Other or unknown14 14%
- Engine cooling11 11%
- Transmission and drivetrain10 10%
- Brakes10 10%
- Air bags7 7.2%
- Suspension6 6.2%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2019: “On may 03, 2019, I bought a 2019 Bmw X4 m40i, at braman motorcars. This is not my first Bmw, we have 3 more bmws at home. Unfortunately, this Bmw X4 vehicle has not performed well as expected! On may 27, 2020 I was driving while it was raining when the car suddenly stopped and never turned on again, it was completely useless and very dissatisfying. …”
NHTSA complaint #11338432, filed 2020-07, 11,827 miles2020: “Just bought the car. The hatchback opened while driving. Bmw reprogrammed key fob so need to press car open then hatch open. But the alarm goes off all the time and car unlocks if anything presses on key fob. Bmw said keep my fob in a leather case in my coat or pocket. That helped but still happens due to design of key fob . I am still worried the truck will open when drivin* as it did twice. Very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11289410, filed 2019-12, 200 miles2015: “This is was on highway, no truffick. One accident happened before me, was no flash lights or stop lights, when I find out what this vehicle not moving, pressed fool brake. In 150 feet of fool brake car didn't stop. I hit the car in front of me, the ABS didn't work during the braking, the air bags didn't pump out. Thanks god, no body didn't get any serious injuries. That's was so scared.”
NHTSA complaint #10724140, filed 2015-06, 3,800 milesOther BMW models
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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. Methodology