What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW X4?

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (7 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (5).

How many 2018 BMW X4 complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 11 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2018 BMW X4 recalls and problems

1 recall and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 BMW X4.

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 X4 recalls

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system, pump · Electrical system: wiring, connectors/plugs/receptacles

NHTSA campaign 24V608000 · reported August 13, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC · 720,796 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
The risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. 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.

Electrical system7
Engine and engine cooling5
Engine3
Unknown or other2
Power train1
Service brakes1

What owners report

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

Dec 22, 2025 · Engine · fire reported
We heard a whining sound under the hood on November 1st, 2025. Prior to noticing this noise, there were no warming lamps or messages appearing. Following a short drive we smelled burning in the garage. We did not drive the vehicle the following day and intended to take it to our mechanic on Monday morning, the 3rd…

Aug 23, 2025 · Electrical system
The water pump was found to have extreme corrosion after several other components on the car were damaged from the coolant leak into the electrical system. The car was suddenly losing power while driving and the DME was smoking, potentially causing an engine fire. So far the water pump, Digital Motor Electronics (DME)…

Jul 18, 2025 · Engine and engine cooling
The contact owns a 2018 BMW X4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted on several occasions; however, the contact was informed that parts were not…

Jun 17, 2025 · Service brakes · crash reported
Unknown: Dealership replaced my brakes however they weren’t working properly I reported it 3 times BMW said it was common about 2 weeks later I was involved in a car accident where the brakes failed to respond and I rear ended another car.

Jun 1, 2025 · Unknown or other
Water pump completely failed and no longer working. I had to pull off of road on a busy interstate. Firestone confirmed water pump no longer working. Vehicle is at BMW service center. No warning until vehicle overheated and warning came on.

X4 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2015	5	18	2	1
2016	2	10	1	0
2017	2	3	0	0
2018	1	11	2	1
2019	7	11	0	1
2020	10	15	1	0
2021	7	6	0	0

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Questions

Does the 2018 BMW X4 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 BMW X4, the most recent reported on August 13, 2024 (Engine and engine cooling: cooling system, pump, Electrical system: wiring, connectors/plugs/receptacles). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW X4?: Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (7 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (5).
How many 2018 BMW X4 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 11 complaints report a crash and 1 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 December 22, 2025.