2018 BMW M4 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 BMW M4, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 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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Seat belts: front
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, and M4 convertible vehicles. The Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) within the front seat belt assemblies may have been produced with incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism housings.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary replace, the front seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 BMW M4 have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 61,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2018 BMW M4. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera became inoperable, preventing the contact from safely reversing the vehicle. The contact referenced NHTSA”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 17, 2026 · Back over prevention
“The fuel tank was leaking a substantial amount of fuel. Yes it is. Our safety was put at risk due to the fuel leak. Any small spark, overheating or if somebody threw a cigarette butt out of their wind”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 29, 2024 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 BMW M (M2, M3, M3 CS, M4 Convertible, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–20 / 20–26 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars, Two Seaters |
| 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 2018 BMW M4
How do I know if my 2018 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2018 BMW M4; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 17V507000).
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.
Other BMW models
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- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
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- 330I815 complaints
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.