Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 4 Series | 0 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 7 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2022 BMW 4 Series 2 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2021 | 2021 BMW 4 Series 2 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2020 | 2020 BMW 4 Series 2 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2019 | 2019 BMW 4 Series 2 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2018 | 2018 BMW 4 Series 2 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2017 | 2017 BMW 4 Series 2 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2016 | 2016 BMW 4 Series 2 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
In New Zealand
1,829 4 Series cars are on the New Zealand register; 35% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 2025 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 2024 | 100 | 98 | 2 |
| 2023 | 168 | 163 | 5 |
| 2022 | 153 | 151 | 2 |
| 2021 | 96 | 89 | 5 |
| 2020 | 22 | 14 | 7 |
| 2019 | 72 | 59 | 13 |
| 2018 | 95 | 75 | 19 |
| 2017 | 217 | 167 | 44 |
| 2016 | 239 | 114 | 124 |
| 2015 | 244 | 68 | 173 |
| 2014 | 294 | 80 | 211 |
| 2013 | 48 | 20 | 26 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
14,375 4 Series cars are on Dutch roads; 30% arrived later as imports, and 3,550 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 224 | €89,508 |
| 2025 | 374 | €84,692 |
| 2024 | 577 | €83,415 |
| 2023 | 772 | €80,595 |
| 2022 | 1,168 | €76,882 |
| 2021 | 1,233 | €77,260 |
| 2020 | 751 | €64,604 |
| 2019 | 1,154 | €61,396 |
| 2018 | 1,468 | €60,995 |
| 2017 | 1,713 | €62,016 |
| 2016 | 1,442 | €60,772 |
| 2015 | 1,742 | €65,733 |
| 2014 | 1,622 | €69,585 |
| 2013 | 135 | €71,710 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
2,452 4 Series cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 52% petrol, 48% diesel; 5% of all are hybrids. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | — |
| 2023 | 20 | — |
| 2022 | 96 | 72,000 km |
| 2021 | 70 | 69,000 km |
| 2020 | 40 | 77,000 km |
| 2019 | 49 | 94,000 km |
| 2018 | 211 | 120,000 km |
| 2017 | 277 | 144,000 km |
| 2016 | 396 | 175,000 km |
| 2015 | 616 | 189,000 km |
| 2014 | 595 | 197,000 km |
| 2013 | 76 | 203,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 1,991 4 Series cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 22 of those collisions were fatal and 383 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 424 | 5 | 80 |
| 2024 | 329 | 4 | 58 |
| 2023 | 452 | 3 | 94 |
| 2022 | 413 | 4 | 86 |
| 2021 | 373 | 6 | 65 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
113,913 4 Series cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,896 | 154 |
| 2024 | 2,709 | 18 |
| 2023 | 3,388 | 30 |
| 2022 | 5,258 | 50 |
| 2021 | 5,462 | 104 |
| 2020 | 4,223 | 52 |
| 2019 | 9,940 | 129 |
| 2018 | 14,963 | 248 |
| 2017 | 16,913 | 332 |
| 2016 | 18,084 | 435 |
| 2015 | 17,602 | 607 |
| 2014 | 11,989 | 548 |
| 2013 | 1,485 | 83 |
| 2011 | 1 | — |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
100,912 4 Series cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 85% passed first time, against 80% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 394 | 94% |
| 2020 | 4,875 | 89% |
| 2019 | 10,726 | 86% |
| 2018 | 15,868 | 87% |
| 2017 | 17,541 | 86% |
| 2016 | 18,706 | 84% |
| 2015 | 18,432 | 83% |
| 2014 | 12,769 | 80% |
| 2013 | 1,601 | 80% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | 4 Series | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 0.1% | 5.9% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Brakes | 0.0% | 4.0% |
| Suspension | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Visibility | 0.0% | 3.7% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Road Wheels | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.0% | 1.6% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
369,755 new BMW 4 Series cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2013 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (10,700), France (3,729), Italy (2,456).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 26,409 | 154 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 18,533 | 156 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 15,156 | 168 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 28,428 | 174 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 44,473 | 176 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 56,090 | 132 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 61,267 | — |
| 2015 | 64,691 | — |
| 2014 | 48,413 | — |
| 2013 | 6,295 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
34,681 BMW 4 Series cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel hybrid versions average 6.6 l/100 km on the road, against 5.2 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 26% more.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 10,468 | 8.3 | 7.0 | +20% |
| Petrol hybrid | 6,770 | 9.8 | 8.0 | +22% |
| Diesel | 261 | 6.6 | 5.0 | +33% |
| Diesel hybrid | 17,182 | 6.6 | 5.2 | +26% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0
What it costs in fuel
On real-world figures the diesel hybrid BMW 4 Series uses 6.6 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 980 litres: £1,961 at this week's average price in United Kingdom, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Diesel hybrid | Petrol | Petrol hybrid | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £1,961 | £2,184 | £2,561 | £1,982 |
| Germany | €2,230 | €2,726 | €3,197 | €2,254 |
| France | €2,308 | €2,788 | €3,270 | €2,333 |
| Belgium | €2,313 | €2,488 | €2,917 | €2,338 |
| Italy | €2,208 | €2,522 | €2,957 | €2,232 |
| United States | $1,631 | $1,416 | $1,660 | $1,649 |
Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.
Work it out for your driving
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the 4 Series in 8 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The RSW22 starter with reinforced water tightness (RWT) may experience increased abrasion of the magnetic contact, causing deposits to build up at the lowest point inside the relay. These deposits may increase relay contact resistance, leading to starting fail…
The accumulator in the head airbag inflator may not have been manufactured in accordance with specifications. Over time this could cause it to leak. If activated in an accident, the airbag would not fully deploy, as a result of which its restraining effect wou…
The positive battery cable of the starter-generator may not have been manufactured correctly. This could result in a loose electrical connection, leading to excessive contact resistance. The vehicle cannot charge or start. Contact points in the starter-generat…
A seam on the inflator housing of the driver airbag may not have been correctly welded. In case of accident, when the airbag is deployed, the inflator can burst, releasing metal parts which could cause injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation …
A defect on the cylinder head cover could allow oil to leak and spread through the engine compartment, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of…
The bolt on the outside of the seat mechanism of both front seats may not have been properly secured. If the bolt comes loose, the seat can move backwards in the event of a rear-end collision accident, which would increase the risk of injury to the occupants.
The side, head and knee protection airbags of the front passenger seat may not work. This could increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of an accident.
The control unit of the electronic power steering may have been incorrectly manufactured. This may cause a fire even when the vehicle is parked. Furthermore, steering assistance might fail while driving.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
1 campaigns cover the 4 Series.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (850i xDrive, M8), X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M), X4 SAV (X4 xDrive30i), X5 SAV (X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M), X6 SAV (X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M), and Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.
NHTSA recalls