NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 58 owner complaints for the 2014 BMW 4 Series. Most complaints involve engine (20) and electrical system (18). The EPA rates it 23–27 mpg combined.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive), and 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i, M235i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
“Car jyst shut down in the middle of the street without any dashbord lights, strange noises or symptoms. Won't turn over. After tow to BMW dealer they said oil pump broke. I took it to volvo dealer they said oil starvation. They changed design of oil pump drive but don't inform anybody to do it which is very unacceptable. And they should do recall on that. That was very dangerous situation. This oil pump very slowly desteoys without any symptoms. It's really ticking time bomb becouse they now it quietly change design.Thank you.”
“The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”
“the recall was dated 12 August 2024. To date BMW North America has not provided the parts needed to effect the repair. it has been 10 months since the recall. BMW NA is dragging its feet. it is time something is done to require BMW NA to fix the problem,”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 428i Coupe Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 | 34 | 27 | $2,850 | 327 |
| 428i Convertible Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 | 33 | 26 | $3,000 | 335 |
| 428i Coupe Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 | 33 | 26 | $3,000 | 341 |
| 428i xDrive Coupe Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,000 | 346 |
| 428i xDrive Convertible Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 32 | 25 | $3,100 | 359 |
| 435i Coupe Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 | 32 | 25 | $3,100 | 353 |
| 435i xDrive Coupe Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 30 | 24 | $3,200 | 377 |
| 435i Convertible Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 30 | 23 | $3,350 | 378 |
| 435i Coupe Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,350 | 381 |
| 435i xDrive Coupe Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,350 | 392 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
6 safety recalls as of Nov 8, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 58 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are engine (20), electrical system (18), fuel/propulsion system (17). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2014 BMW 4 Series at 23–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (10 versions rated).