Does the 2018 BMW M4 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 BMW M4, the most recent reported on August 16, 2017 (Seat belts: front). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW M4?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (4 complaints), followed by back over prevention (1).

How many 2018 BMW M4 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 6 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2018 BMW M4 recalls and problems

1 recall and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 BMW M4.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2018 BMW M4 recalls

Seat belts: front

NHTSA campaign 17V507000 · reported August 16, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC · 67 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, and M4 convertible vehicles. The Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) within the front seat belt assemblies may have been produced with incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism housings.
The risk: If the vehicle has an incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism, the seat belt may not restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary replace, the front seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Fuel/propulsion system4
Back over prevention1
Engine1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 17, 2026 · Back over prevention · 61,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 BMW M4. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera became inoperable, preventing the contact from safely reversing the vehicle. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V684000 (Back Over Prevention) as a possible cause for the failure; however, the VIN was not…

Aug 29, 2024 · Fuel/propulsion system
The fuel tank was leaking a substantial amount of fuel. Yes it is. Our safety was put at risk due to the fuel leak. Any small spark, overheating or if somebody threw a cigarette butt out of their window could have ignited our car. BMW informed me to immediately cease driving the car and bring to the dealership right…

Aug 26, 2024 · Fuel/propulsion system
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Fuel Tank on my BMW under 50k miles started leaking after a fill up. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I didn't notice any leaks at the gas station but once I got home, pulled in my garage I…

Aug 31, 2023 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel tank was leaking. I brought it in to BMW of San Antonio who found the left side top area of fuel tank leaking fuel from the sealed portion. Heat caused the top of fuel tank to expand and crack. BMW of SA required me to buy a replacement fuel tank. When I said, if I buy the replacement fuel tank, won't this issue…

Jul 14, 2023 · Fuel/propulsion system
I think the fuel tank has cracked on the upper portion of the tank. I noticed a smell of gas on my way home from filling gas and when I got home I realized there was a puddle of gas sitting underneath my car. I jacked up the car and inspected the underneath and saw nothing, I noticed the gas was leaking from a higher…

M4 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Fires
2015	3	12	1
2016	3	22	2
2017	3	2	0
2018	1	6	0
2019	1	0	0
2020	2	1	0
2021	2	1	0

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Questions

Does the 2018 BMW M4 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 BMW M4, the most recent reported on August 16, 2017 (Seat belts: front). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW M4?: Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (4 complaints), followed by back over prevention (1).
How many 2018 BMW M4 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 6 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 17, 2026.