BMW X4 Recalls (2021-2026)

What recalls does the BMW X4 have?

• 2021-2023 Toyota Supra Starter Assembly Recall (26V056) Repeat recall
  January 30, 2026 · 87,394 vehicles · Electrical System

  Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.

  Risk: Fire increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge.

• 2026 BMW X4 Windshield Fastener Recall (25V671)
  October 8, 2025 · 3 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  The windshield may not be sealed properly, allowing water to enter the power distribution box or electronic control unit.

  Risk: Water inside electrical components can cause a loss of headlights or door closing functions, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an electrical short circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire while parked or driving.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect, reseal the windshield, and replace the vehicle control unit and wiring, free of charge.

• 2021 BMW 330I Electrical Relay Recall (25V636) Park outside
  September 23, 2025 · 199,674 vehicles · Electrical System

  The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.

  Risk: A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete.

• 2025 BMW X4 Roof Recall (24V910)
  December 5, 2024 · 130 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The inner-left roof frame near the head air bag may have a crack that can damage the head air bag during deployment.

  Risk: An air bag that is damaged during deployment can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, repair the inner-left roof frame, free of charge.

• 2023 Toyota Supra Transmission Control Module Recall (23V821)
  December 6, 2023 · 552 vehicles · Transmission

  The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.

  Risk: Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2024 BMW 230I Steering Recall (23V770)
  November 16, 2023 · 201 vehicles · Steering

  The steering gear may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosen.

  Risk: A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge.

• 2021 BMW 330I Seat Recall (23V211)
  March 29, 2023 · 51 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.

  Risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the seat frame and back rest, free of charge.

• 2022 BMW 330I Transmission Recall (22V070)
  February 9, 2022 · 4 vehicles · Transmission

  The mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak.

  Risk: An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics unit, free of charge.

• 2022 BMW X4 Lighting Recall (21V831)
  October 22, 2021 · 2,577 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  The rear license plate may not be illuminated properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  Risk: The incorrectly positioned license plate lamp cutouts could cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will modify the rear license plate bracket, free of charge.

• 2022 BMW X4 Label Recall (21V646)
  August 18, 2021 · 13 vehicles · Other Equipment

  The tire label may contain the wrong tire size and pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

  Risk: Incorrect tire size and pressure information could result in the wrong tires being installed, or improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge.

• 2021 BMW X4 Engine Recall (21V598)
  August 2, 2021 · 50,024 vehicles · Engine

  During engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist. Full mechanical braking (without assist) remains available.

  Risk: Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge.

• 2021 BMW X3 Fuel Tank Recall (21V199)
  March 24, 2021 · 17 vehicles · Fuel System

  The inlet check valve weld may fail, allowing the filling pipe to separate from the fuel tank.

  Risk: Fuel may leak through the failed weld, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge.

• 2021 BMW X3 Backup Camera Software Recall (21V096)
  February 19, 2021 · 13,858 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  Risk: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge.

• 2021 BMW X3 Backup Camera Recall (20V598)
  September 30, 2020 · 312 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  A small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  Risk: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, program the rearview camera with updated software.

Which X4 parts are recalled most?

Which X4 model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my X4 for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 14 BMW X4 campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized BMW dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are X4 owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

BOTH rear seat belts have broken off in the same spot. Went to use the driver's side rear seat belt and found it had been broken (frayed off). Moved to the passenger side and found the exact same thing.

2021 BMW X4 owner, Seat Belts, NHTSA complaint 11713399

The contact owns a 2021 BMW X4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System). While the vehicle was in park(P), there were abnormal sounds coming from the engine.

2021 BMW X4 owner, Engine, NHTSA complaint 11717328

On several occasions, the brake pedal has gone soft. Giving you the feeling that you have no breaks. on the highway when this happens, the brake pedal goes soft and then about halfway into the pedal the brakes lock up and the car veerers sharply in one direction or another.

2022 BMW X4 owner, Service Brakes, NHTSA complaint 11640324

Can a recall make your X4 a lemon in California?

A recall alone does not make a BMW X4 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

1 of the 14 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 3 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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All BMW recalls

Other BMW models with recalls

• 228I: 5 recalls
• 228I Gran Coupe: 2 recalls
• 228I Xdrive: 1 recall
• 228I Xdrive Gran Coupe: 2 recalls
• 230I: 7 recalls
• 3 Series: 1 recall
• 330E: 7 recalls
• 330I: 11 recalls
• 330I Xdrive: 1 recall
• 4 Series: 1 recall
• 430I: 11 recalls
• 430I Convertible: 1 recall
• 430I Xdrive: 1 recall
• 5 Series: 1 recall
• 530E: 2 recalls
• 530I: 15 recalls
• 530I Xdrive: 4 recalls
• 540I: 7 recalls
• 540I Xdrive: 4 recalls
• 550E: 1 recall
• 550E Xdrive: 2 recalls
• 740I: 11 recalls
• 740I Xdrive: 2 recalls
• 740LI: 5 recalls
• 740XI: 1 recall
• 745E: 1 recall
• 745LE: 4 recalls
• 750E: 3 recalls
• 750E Xdrive: 6 recalls
• 750LI: 3 recalls
• 760I: 8 recalls
• 760I Xdrive: 3 recalls
• 8 Series: 1 recall
• 840I: 6 recalls
• 840I Xdrive: 1 recall
• Alpina B8: 1 recall
• Alpina XB7: 1 recall
• B7 Alpina: 1 recall
• I4: 11 recalls
• I4 EDRIVE35: 1 recall
• I4 EDRIVE40: 2 recalls
• I4 M50: 2 recalls
• I5: 7 recalls
• I5 EDRIVE40: 3 recalls
• I5 M60: 2 recalls
• I5 M60 Xdrive: 3 recalls
• I5 XDRIVE40: 2 recalls
• I7: 12 recalls
• I7 EDRIVE50: 3 recalls
• I7 M70: 3 recalls
• I7 M70 Xdrive: 4 recalls
• I7 XDRIVE60: 3 recalls
• IX: 12 recalls
• M2: 3 recalls
• M235I: 2 recalls
• M235I Xdrive Gran Coupe: 2 recalls
• M240I: 4 recalls
• M3: 4 recalls
• M340I: 7 recalls
• M4: 3 recalls
• M440I: 7 recalls
• M5: 3 recalls
• M5 Sportswagon: 1 recall
• M550I: 3 recalls
• M760I: 2 recalls
• M760LI: 1 recall
• M8: 3 recalls
• M850I: 3 recalls
• X1: 11 recalls
• X2: 6 recalls
• X3: 24 recalls
• X4: 14 recalls
• X5: 27 recalls
• X5 Hybrid: 1 recall
• X5 Plug-IN Hybrid: 2 recalls
• X6: 17 recalls
• X7: 22 recalls
• XB7: 1 recall
• XM: 9 recalls
• Z4: 7 recalls

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