2023 BMW X4 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2023 BMW X4, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2023 BMW X4
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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Starter assembly (electrical system)
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.…
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Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
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…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer…
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 BMW X4 have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 50,738 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2023 BMW X4. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the transmission independently shifted into park(P) and then into reverse(R). The vehicle was restarted and the contact co”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 30, 2026 · Power train
“The contact owns a 2023 BMW X4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V438000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while idling at a stoplight, the vehicle caug”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 13, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2023 BMW X4 (X4 M, X4 M Competition, X4 M40i, X4 xDrive30i). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–21 / 20–28 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare BMW X4 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW X4 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 BMW X4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 BMW X4 | 5 | 18 |
| 2016 BMW X4 | 2 | 10 |
| 2017 BMW X4 | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 BMW X4 | 1 | 11 |
| 2019 BMW X4 | 7 | 10 |
| 2020 BMW X4 | 10 | 15 |
| 2021 BMW X4 | 7 | 6 |
| 2022 BMW X4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2023 BMW X4 | 2 | 8 |
| 2024 BMW X4 | 1 | 3 |
| 2025 BMW X4 | 1 | 4 |
| 2026 BMW X4 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2023 BMW X4
How do I know if my 2023 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2023 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 23V821000).
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
- X53,154 complaints
- 328I2,578 complaints
- X32,004 complaints
- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
- 528I835 complaints
- 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.