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2019 BMW X4 Engine Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
27%of 11 total for the year
Median mileage
11,827miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2019 BMW X4, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,827 miles.

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.

“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 miles

“2019 BMW X4 with 60,000 miles. On July 23, 2026, BMW dealership found a leaking Transfer case and quoted me $8500 to replace. Along with a defected shark Fin antenna costing $3000. Failed Water pump and 2 major coolant line. All have lawsuit against BMW of America.”

NHTSA complaint #11752513, filed 2026-07

“The oil filter housing is now made of plastic. It was in the past made of metal. Being it is now made of plastics it is now exposed to possibility of cracking due to changes in temperature hot and cold. It did in fact crack, failed, allowing engine coolant to mix with engines oil lubricant diluting oil lubricant thus causing engine to fail and loss of steering control creating the possibility of an accident. The manufacturer is aware of the failure of the oil filter housing. There are many complaints related to this condition.”

NHTSA complaint #11770336, filed 2026-10

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021233%
202017%
2019327%
2018327%
2016220%
2015422%

Other parts of the 2019 BMW X4

Electrical system
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 BMW X4

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology