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2022 BMW X4 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 2022 BMW X4, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.

5
safety recalls
4
owner complaints to NHTSA
17–24
MPG combined (EPA)

5 safety recalls for the 2022 BMW X4

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

  1. Starter assembly (electrical system)

    NHTSA 26V056000 Reported 87,394 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.…

  2. Relay (electrical system) Park outside

    NHTSA 25V636000 Reported 199,674 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026.…

  3. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 22V070000 Reported 4 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics unit, free of charge. All of the vehicle population for this recall have been repaired. Owner notification letters were not mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer…

  4. Exterior lighting

    NHTSA 21V831000 Reported 2,577 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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."

    Remedy: Dealers will modify the rear license plate bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

  5. Labels (equipment) and tires

    NHTSA 21V646000 Reported 13 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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."

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2022 BMW X4 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“My 2022 BMW X4 M40i was taken to Flow BMW in [XXX] on XXX to have the cabin air filter replaced. While there, a courtesy inspection showed that the Transmission Bushing needed replacement, the Differe”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 15, 2026 · Power train

“On several occasions, the brake pedal has gone soft. Giving you the feeling that you have no breaks. on the highway when this happens, the brake pedal goes soft and then about halfway into the pedal t”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 3, 2025 · Service brakes

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2022 BMW X4 (X4 M, X4 M Competition, X4 M40i, X4 xDrive30i). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined17–24 mpg
City / Highway15–21 / 20–28
FuelPremium
EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engine4/6 cyl, 2/3 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Compare BMW X4 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every BMW X4 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2014 BMW X410
2015 BMW X4518
2016 BMW X4210
2017 BMW X423
2018 BMW X4111
2019 BMW X4710
2020 BMW X41015
2021 BMW X476
2022 BMW X454
2023 BMW X428
2024 BMW X413
2025 BMW X414
2026 BMW X410

Checking a specific 2022 BMW X4

How do I know if my 2022 BMW X4 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2022 BMW X4; 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 21V646000).

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.