BMW M4 recalls & problems by year
18 recalls and 44 owner complaints across 9 model years (2014–2026).
Most complaints201622 complaints
Most recalls20173 recalls
Crashes reported0in owner complaints
Injuries reported20 deaths
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 18–19 mpg | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 19 mpg | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | — | 19–20 mpg | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | — | 19–20 mpg | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 19–20 mpg | 1 | 6 |
| 2017 | — | 19–20 mpg | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 | — | 19–20 mpg | 3 | 22 |
| 2015 | — | 19–20 mpg | 3 | 12 |
| 2014 | — | — | 2 | 0 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Engine — 16 complaints
- Power train — 14 complaints
- Suspension — 7 complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system — 7 complaints
- Electrical system — 5 complaints
- Service brakes — 3 complaints
- Unknown or other — 2 complaints
- Seats — 2 complaints