2017 BMW M4 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2017 BMW M4, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2017 BMW M4
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Driveshaft (power train)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 BMW M3 Sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS Coupes and 2017 BMW M4 Convertible vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion.
Remedy: BMW will notify vehicle owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Air bags
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Air bags
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 BMW M4 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“There has been a recall on my car since november 2018, but BMW hasn't made the part available for my car. BMW also doesn't offer a payoff amount of my car because it's not safe for me to sell the car”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 7, 2019 · Power train
“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 BMW m4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v713000 (power train). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufa”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 26, 2018 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2017 BMW M (M2, M3, M4 Convertible, M4 Coupe, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–20 / 19–26 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/4.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7); Automatic (S8); Manual 6-spd |
Compare BMW M4 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW M4 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 BMW M4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 BMW M4 | 3 | 12 |
| 2016 BMW M4 | 3 | 22 |
| 2017 BMW M4 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 BMW M4 | 1 | 6 |
| 2019 BMW M4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 BMW M4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 BMW M4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 BMW M4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 BMW M4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 BMW M4 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2017 BMW M4
How do I know if my 2017 BMW M4 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2017 BMW M4; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V914000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.