Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2025.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 X4 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 X4 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 X4 | 8 | 2 |
| 2022 X4 | 4 | 5 |
| 2021 X4 | 6 | 7 |
| 2020 X4 | 15 | 10 |
| 2019 X4 | 11 | 7 |
| 2018 X4 | 11 | 1 |
| 2017 X4 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 X4 | 10 | 2 |
| 2015 X4 | 18 | 5 |
| 2014 X4 | 0 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system29
- Engine18
- Unknown or other16
- Service brakes14
- Power train13
- Engine and engine cooling12
- Air bags7
- Suspension6
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 13 X4 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 4 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 BMW X4 SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2023 | 2023 BMW X4 SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2022 | 2022 BMW X4 SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2021 | 2021 BMW X4 SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2020 | 2020 BMW X4 SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2019 | 2019 BMW X4 SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2018 | 2018 BMW X4 SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2017 | 2017 BMW X4 SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2016 | 2016 BMW X4 SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 11 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.2–10.3 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | X4 xDrive30i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 11.1 | 8.6 | 9.9 |
| 2024 | X4 xDrive30i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 11.0 | 8.4 | 9.9 |
| 2023 | X4 xDrive30i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 11.0 | 8.4 | 9.9 |
| 2022 | X4 xDrive30i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 11.0 | 8.5 | 9.9 |
| 2021 | X4 xDrive30i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.2 | 8.2 | 9.3 |
| 2020 | X4 xDrive30i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.0 | 8.2 | 9.2 |
| 2019 | X4 xDrive30i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.8 | 8.0 | 9.6 |
| 2018 | X4 xDrive28i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 11.8 | 8.6 | 10.3 |
| 2017 | X4 xDrive28i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 11.8 | 8.6 | 10.3 |
| 2016 | X4 xDrive28i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 11.7 | 8.4 | 10.2 |
| 2015 | X4 xDrive28i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 11.7 | 8.4 | 10.2 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
606 X4 cars are on the New Zealand register; 24% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 41 | 40 | 1 |
| 2021 | 53 | 50 | 2 |
| 2020 | 42 | 37 | 5 |
| 2019 | 90 | 76 | 13 |
| 2018 | 55 | 47 | 8 |
| 2017 | 55 | 45 | 10 |
| 2016 | 88 | 56 | 31 |
| 2015 | 105 | 60 | 41 |
| 2014 | 68 | 30 | 36 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
3,470 X4 cars are on Dutch roads; 47% arrived later as imports, and 785 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | €111,909 |
| 2025 | 43 | €111,374 |
| 2024 | 79 | €102,533 |
| 2023 | 137 | €95,179 |
| 2022 | 288 | €89,080 |
| 2021 | 353 | €88,487 |
| 2020 | 422 | €85,163 |
| 2019 | 563 | €89,086 |
| 2018 | 318 | €91,525 |
| 2017 | 306 | €81,876 |
| 2016 | 366 | €83,002 |
| 2015 | 392 | €77,294 |
| 2014 | 180 | €83,819 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
980 X4 cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 5% petrol, 95% diesel; 1% of all are hybrids. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 0 km |
| 2019 | 6 | 135,000 km |
| 2018 | 86 | 141,000 km |
| 2017 | 201 | 167,000 km |
| 2016 | 208 | 184,000 km |
| 2015 | 299 | 213,000 km |
| 2014 | 175 | 217,000 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, 319 X4 cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 7 of those collisions were fatal and 50 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 | 78 | 1 | 13 |
| 2024 | 65 | 2 | 11 |
| 2023 | 66 | 1 | 10 |
| 2022 | 54 | 0 | 9 |
| 2021 | 56 | 3 | 7 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
20,540 X4 cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 598 | 25 |
| 2024 | 994 | 11 |
| 2023 | 972 | 4 |
| 2022 | 1,463 | 9 |
| 2021 | 1,567 | 12 |
| 2020 | 1,801 | 15 |
| 2019 | 3,768 | 49 |
| 2018 | 1,970 | 19 |
| 2017 | 2,067 | 26 |
| 2016 | 2,628 | 48 |
| 2015 | 1,998 | 53 |
| 2014 | 714 | 33 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
15,832 X4 cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 85% passed first time, against 82% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,945 | 87% |
| 2019 | 4,087 | 90% |
| 2018 | 2,060 | 87% |
| 2017 | 2,156 | 85% |
| 2016 | 2,740 | 81% |
| 2015 | 2,091 | 79% |
| 2014 | 753 | 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 | X4 | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 6.2% | 5.5% |
| Visibility | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Suspension | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| Brakes | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Road Wheels | 0.4% | 0.2% |
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
156,698 new BMW X4 cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2014 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (4,336), Spain (1,952), Italy (1,881).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12,859 | 170 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 13,008 | 172 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 16,309 | 183 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 25,194 | 196 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 15,332 | 191 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 17,758 | 148 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 23,780 | — |
| 2015 | 22,197 | — |
| 2014 | 10,261 | — |
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
20,097 BMW X4 cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel hybrid versions average 7.5 l/100 km on the road, against 6.1 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 22% more.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 2,079 | 10.8 | 9.3 | +17% |
| Petrol hybrid | 3,122 | 9.6 | 8.0 | +19% |
| Diesel | 212 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Diesel hybrid | 14,684 | 7.5 | 6.1 | +22% |
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 X4 uses 7.5 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,120 litres: €2,542 at this week's average price in Germany, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Diesel hybrid | Petrol hybrid | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €2,542 | €3,121 | €3,527 | €2,597 |
| Italy | €2,518 | €2,887 | €3,262 | €2,572 |
| Spain | €2,120 | €2,551 | €2,882 | €2,165 |
| United Kingdom | £2,236 | £2,501 | £2,825 | £2,284 |
| France | €2,632 | €3,193 | €3,607 | €2,688 |
| United States | $1,860 | $1,621 | $1,832 | $1,900 |
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 X4 in at least 12 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…
Water may come into contact with the starter relay and gradually cause corrosion. This could affect the electrical connection inside the relay and make the engine difficult to start. It may also result in a short circuit and could cause the starter to overheat…
The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of mo…
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 …
Due to a manufacturing error, the weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit (ITCU) may not have been correctly executed. As a result, transmission oil could leak into the ITCU, causing it to fail. This may lead to transmission seizure, increasing t…
The screw connection of the servo unit on the gear rack casing of the steering system may be faulty. This could cause the steering system to fail and become blocked, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the app…
The driver's and/or passenger's seat could break the frame rail that connects the seat to the guide rails on the vehicle floor. The stability of the seats may be affected, increasing the risk of injury in case of an accident. The product does not comply with t…
The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on …
The airbag propellant may deteriorate over time, and If deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Reg…
The cable connecting the hall sensor with the seat buckle might be too short.Consequently, the sensor might detach from the buckle, causing a faulty seatbelt lock recognition, impairing the functioning of the restraint system and the deployment of the airbag, …
The screw connection from the passenger's airbag to the instrument panel may not have been manufactured according to specifications.As a result, if the airbag is activated, the panel cover may break into pieces, which will be propelled against the passenger in…
The swivel bearings on the front axle may not have been manufactured according to specification and could break. This can result in loss of control over the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
29 campaigns cover the X4; the latest 12 are below.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X4 and X6 vehicles. The windshield may not be sealed properly, allowing water to enter the power distribution box or electronic control unit.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X4 xDrive 30i, X4 M40i and X4 M vehicles. The inner-left roof frame near the head air bag may have a crack that can damage the head air bag during deployment.
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.
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.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i, and 2015 X4 xDrive35i vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 2 Series Coupe (230i), 330i, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i vehicles. The steering gear may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosen.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, 2020-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, 2021 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, and X4M vehicles. The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, and X4M vehicles. The rear license plate may not be illuminated properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The tire label may contain the wrong tire size and pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
NHTSA recalls