BMW M4 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 44 owner complaints for the BMW M4 (model years 2014–2022, 2024, 2026). The most reported problem area is engine (16 complaints), followed by power train (14 complaints). The 2017 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW M4 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 16 | 4 of 11 | |
| Power train | 14 | 3 of 11 | |
| Suspension | 7 | 2 of 11 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 2 of 11 | |
| Electrical system | 5 | 2 of 11 |
Latest 8 of 12 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V527000 | Jul 11, 2024 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2014 | 1,145 |
| 24V288000 | Apr 24, 2024 | Air bags: side/window | 2014–2015 | 5,761 |
| 21V554000 | Jul 21, 2021 | Seat belts | 2021 | 21,537 |
| 21V062000 | Feb 10, 2021 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, hydraulic | 2021 | 893 |
| 20V666000 | Oct 29, 2020 | Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system | 2020 | 21 |
| 19V352000 | May 9, 2019 | Air bags: knee bolster | 2020 | 5,079 |
| 18V713000 | Oct 11, 2018 | Power train: driveline, driveshaft | 2016–2017 | 2,661 |
| 17V507000 | Aug 16, 2017 | Seat belts: front | 2018 | 67 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 0 complaints and a fire in 3 complaints; 2 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.