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2026 BMW M4 recalls & problems

The 2026 BMW M4 has 1 safety recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints0filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Electrical systemSep 25, 2025

Wiring › Power distribution module/ipdm

Recall 25V6430004 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 M4 and 430i vehicles. The positive battery cables may not be properly connected to the power distribution box, resulting in an engine stall and a fire.
Risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash and a fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace cables and power distribution box as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 17, 2025.

Components: Electrical system › Wiring › Power distribution module/ipdm; Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2026 BMW M4 CONVERTIBLE C N/A AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

2026 BMW M4 CONVERTIBLE C N/A RWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

2026 BMW M4 COUPE 2 DR N/A AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

2026 BMW M4 COUPE 2 DR N/A RWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

M4 Coupe

19mpg combined
City / highway16 / 23 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel

M4 Competition Coupe

19mpg combined
City / highway16 / 23 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel

M4 Competition M xDrive Coupe

18mpg combined
City / highway16 / 23 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible

18mpg combined
City / highway16 / 22 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.