Major Problems with BMW X4 Derived from Complaints & Recalls
Learn about the common problems with a used BMW X4 to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.
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Best and Worst Years for BMW X4
Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of BMW X4.
Model Year | Complaints |
2020 X4 |
1
|
2019 X4 |
3
|
2017 X4 |
1
|
2016 X4 |
1
|
2015 X4 |
8
|
Worst 3 BMW X4 complaints
2015 BMW X4
SERVICE BRAKES
Mileage: 3800 miles
2017 BMW X4
SERVICE BRAKES
Mileage: 46000 miles
2016 BMW X4
SUSPENSION
Mileage: 38000 miles
Browse BMW X4 complaints by category
Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER and ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from BMW X4 owners.
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM this is was on highway no truffick. one accident happened before me was no flash lights or stop lights when... |
5
~ 16624 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES this is was on highway no truffick. one accident happened before me was no flash lights or stop lights when... |
5
~ 24909 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER sunroof exploded while driving on the highway... |
2
~ 25600 miles |
POWER TRAIN after exiting highway onto offramp i applied brakes which did not slow car significantly reapplied brake hard and again car... |
2
~ 37250 miles |
AIR BAGS this is was on highway no truffick. one accident happened before me was no flash lights or stop lights when... |
2
~ 1900 miles |
STEERING the vehicle's dash and infotainment screens will flicker or stay off for a period of a few seconds immediately after... |
1
~ 46000 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM while driving during morning rush hour traffic approximately 0645 the vehicle became sluggish and eventually began shake vigorously. i was... |
1
~ 26000 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2019 bmw x4. the contact stated that the driver assistance package failed and the warning... |
1
~ 2321 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING left brake lamp malfunction. car has less than 40 000 miles and in perfect condition.... |
1
|
SUSPENSION vehicle was set with incorrect rear camber/alignment/toe-in leading to very premature inside edge rear tire wear with both rear tires. |
1
~ 38000 miles |
WHEELS vehicle was set with incorrect rear camber/alignment/toe-in leading to very premature inside edge rear tire wear with both rear tires. |
1
~ 38000 miles |
SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2015 bmw x4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v333000 (seats) however the... |
1
|
FAQ
What year BMW X4 is the most reliable?
Speaking of the models produced in the last 5 years, BMW X4 models of 2020, 2017, 2016 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.
What year was a bad year for BMW X4?
BMW X4 models of 2015 and 2019 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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