26 NHTSA safety recalls cover the BMW X4, across model years 2015–2026. 2 carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Every recall repair is free at any BMW dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your X4 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the BMW X4 model years, the 2020 has the most recalls (10); the 2015 drew the most owner complaints (18).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each BMW X4 model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 18 |
| 2016 | 2 | 10 |
| 2017 | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 | 11 |
| 2019 | 7 | 10 |
| 2020 | 10 | 15 |
| 2021 | 7 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 | 8 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
BMW recalls certain 2021-2022 Z4 models with risk of fire from overheating starter. Owners must have starter replaced free by dealer by March 24, 2026.
BMW is recalling certain 2026 X6 vehicles due to potential water damage to electrical components causing headlight failure or door malfunction, increasing crash risk. Affected vehicles may need windshield resealing and control unit replacement.
BMW recalls 2020 Z4 vehicles with potential starter relay short circuit causing fire risk. Owners must park outside until repair. Free starter replacement available.
BMW is recalling 2025 X4 models with a potential crack in the inner-left roof frame that could damage air bags during deployment. Owners should contact dealers for free repairs.
BMW is recalling certain 2018 X5 models due to an electrical short that could cause fire. Owners must have their water pump and connector inspected and replaced by dealers at no cost.
When the BMW X4 recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW X4; the most reported area is electrical system. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
We have 26 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the BMW X4, covering model years 2015–2026. The most recent was issued Jan 30, 2026 (Electrical System).
The 2020 BMW X4 has the most, with 10 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Electrical System (3), Air Bags (3), Steering (3), Back Over Prevention (3).
2 of these recalls carry an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning. If your vehicle is covered by one, follow it until the repair is done and ask the dealer about a tow or loaner. Most other recalls let you keep driving, but book the repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any BMW dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires BMW to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized BMW dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.