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BMW X4Model year report

2023 BMW X4 Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
42,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
17 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl AWD · 15 city / 20 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 BMW X4 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2023 BMW X4. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance (2) and air bags (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 42,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 48 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Forward collision avoidance complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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

Brakes: “A week ago, the steering wheel locked and the braking system and airbags and cameras malfunctioned. We took it for service at BMW. They said the battery caused the malfunction. On thanksgiving day, we were going around 25-30miles per hour when we slammed on the breaks and the breaks didnot function and we could not stop the car. The automatic emergency breaks never activated. We lost power of braking and brakes locked and we impacted a car in front of us with damages to our car and the other vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11628189, filed 2024-12

Electrical system: “Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2023 BMW X4. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 52,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 90,000. The State of Mississippi advised the contact to reach out to the State of Tennessee for assistance.”

NHTSA complaint #11677731, filed 2025-08, 90,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,214 and 90,000 miles.

0%0–1033%10–2533%25–500%50–7533%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 42,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

2024202520264
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 2023 BMW X4 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
X4 M AWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic152017$4,850
X4 M Competition AWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic152017$4,850
X4 xDrive30i AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic212824$3,400
X4 M40i AWD3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid8-speed automatic212623$3,550

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 2023 BMW X4 → · 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. 48 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 48 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW X4

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2023842,0002—17—Too new
2021670,0007—23—Not enough data
2020152,00010—23—Rising
2019116,3007—25—Not enough data
20181187,5001—23—Not enough data
20161079,3882—21—Not enough data
20151837,2505—23—Rising

All BMW X4 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 BMW X4 have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2023 BMW X4 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 BMW X4 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance with 2.

Has the 2023 BMW X4 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2023 BMW X4 get?

The EPA rates the 2023 BMW X4 (X4 M, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 BMW X4 reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 42,000 miles and the middle half falls between 20,214 and 90,000 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.