Research · 4 model years

BMW 4 SeriesEvery model year, 2014–2025

Across the 4 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns and 180 owner complaints for the BMW 4 Series. The 2015 model year has the most complaints (94).

01 —Model years

BMW 4 Series years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
2025172Not rated29
20215211Not rated27
201559411Not rated26
20146586Not rated25
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 7, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
201458
201594
202121
20257

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 7, 2026
03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2025 4 Series

1 campaign

Electrical system: starter assembly

Remedy pending

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 330i, 330i xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive) and X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The electrical connection between the starter-generator and battery may come loose.

Electrical systemReported Apr 1, 2025NHTSA 25V202000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 7, 2026