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2021 BMW M4 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2021 BMW M4, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
1
owner complaint to NHTSA
16–26
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2021 BMW M4

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Seat belts

    NHTSA 21V554000 Reported 21,537 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW…

  2. Hydraulic (service brakes) and service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 21V062000 Reported 893 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2021 BMW M4 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Vehicle brake very very loudly. BMw claims this is normal, this is not true. Vehicle has extremely low miles and performs bad when braking.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 13, 2024 · Service brakes

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2021 BMW M (M2 Competition Coupe, M235i xDrive Gran Coupe, M240i Convertible, M240i Coupe, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined16–26 mpg
City / Highway13–23 / 20–32
FuelPremium
EPA classCompact Cars, Large Cars, Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars
Engine4/6/8/12 cyl, 2/3/4.4/6.6 L
TransmissionAutomatic (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 yearRecallsComplaints
2014 BMW M420
2015 BMW M4312
2016 BMW M4322
2017 BMW M432
2018 BMW M416
2019 BMW M410
2020 BMW M421
2021 BMW M421
2022 BMW M402
2024 BMW M401
2026 BMW M410

Checking a specific 2021 BMW M4

How do I know if my 2021 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2021 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 21V062000).

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

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.