BMW X4 Recalls

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Model Year 2026 (1st Recall)

Model Name: X4
Manufactured Year: 2026
Recall Date: October 8, 2025
Recall Number: 25V671000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2026 BMW X4
Number of Affected Vehicles:
1
Component Involved:
Visibility
Issue Summary:

BMW recalled certain 2026 X4 vehicles due to improperly sealed windshield, allowing water to enter the electronic control unit.

Potential Risk:

Water inside the electronic control unit can cause a loss of headlights or door closing functions, increasing the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

BMW authorized dealers will inspect, reseal the windshield, and replace the vehicle control unit and wiring, free of charge.

Model Year 2025 (1st Recall)

Model Name: X4
Manufactured Year: 2025
Recall Date: December 5, 2024
Recall Number: 24V910000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2025 BMW X4 xDrive 30i, X4 M40i and X4 M
Number of Affected Vehicles:
130
Component Involved:
Airbags
Issue Summary:

BMW recalled certain 2025 X4 xDrive 30i, X4 M40i and X4 M vehicles because the inner-left roof frame near the head air bag may have a crack that can damage the head air bag during deployment.

Potential Risk:

If an air bag is damaged during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

BMW authorized dealers inspected and if necessary, repaired the inner-left roof frame, free of charge.

Model Year 2024 (1st Recall)

Model Name: X4
Manufactured Year: 2024
Recall Date: November 16, 2023
Recall Number: 23V770000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2024 BMW X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i
Number of Affected Vehicles:
201
Component Involved:
Steering
Issue Summary:

BMW recalled certain 2024 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles due to improperly tightened steering gear, which can allow it to loosen.

Potential Risk:

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

⚠️ Reported Accident:

BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

BMW authorized dealers replaced the steering gear, free of charge.

Model Year 2023 (1st Recall)

Model Name: X4
Manufactured Year: 2023
Recall Date: December 6, 2023
Recall Number: 23V821000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2023 BMW X4 SAV (X4 xDrive30i)
Number of Affected Vehicles:
552
Component Involved:
Powertrain
Issue Summary:

BMW recalled certain 2023 X4 SAV (X4 xDrive30i) vehicles due to an improperly manufactured weld seam in the cover of the integrated transmission control unit, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.

Potential Risk:

If transmission oil leaks into the control unit, it can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

BMW authorized dealers replaced the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge.

Model Year 2022 (1st Recall)

Model Name: X4
Manufactured Year: 2022
Recall Date: August 18, 2021
Recall Number: 21V646000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2022 BMW X4 xDrive30i
Number of Affected Vehicles:
13
Component Involved:
Tires
Issue Summary:

BMW recalled certain 2022 X4 xDrive30i vehicles because the tire label may contain the wrong tire size and pressure information.

Potential Risk:

Incorrect tire size and pressure information could result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

BMW authorized dealers replaced the tire information label, free of charge.

Model Year 2022 (2nd Recall)

Model Name: X4
Manufactured Year: 2022
Recall Date: October 22, 2021
Recall Number: 21V831000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2022 BMW X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, and X4M
Number of Affected Vehicles:
2,577
Component Involved:
Exterior Lighting
Issue Summary:

BMW recalled certain 2022 X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, and X4M vehicles due to improperly illuminated rear license plate.

Potential Risk:

An incorrectly positioned license plate lamp could confuse other drivers on the road and increase the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

BMW authorized dealers modified the rear license plate bracket, free of charge.

Model Year 2022 (3rd Recall)

Model Name: X4
Manufactured Year: 2022
Recall Date: February 9, 2022
Recall Number: 22V070000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2022 BMW X4 xDrive30i
Number of Affected Vehicles:
4
Component Involved:
Powertrain
Issue Summary:

BMW recalled certain 2022 X4 xDrive30i vehicles due to an improperly assembled mechatronics unit inside the transmission, which could result in an internal leak.

Potential Risk:

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

⚠️ Reported Accident:

BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

BMW authorized dealers replaced the transmission mechatronics unit, free of charge.

Model Year 2022 (4th Recall)

Model Name: X4
Manufactured Year: 2022
Recall Date: September 23, 2025
Recall Number: 25V636000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2020-2022 BMW X4
Number of Affected Vehicles:
196,355
Component Involved:
Electrical System
Issue Summary:

BMW recalled certain 2020-2022 X4 vehicles because the engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short-circuit.

Potential Risk:

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

⚠️ Reported Accident:

BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

BMW authorized dealers replaced the engine starter, free of charge.

Model Year 2021 (1st Recall)

Model Name: X4
Manufactured Year: 2021
Recall Date: September 30, 2020
Recall Number: 20V598000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2020-2021 BMW X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i
Number of Affected Vehicles:
312
Component Involved:
Back Over Prevention
Issue Summary:

BMW recalled certain 2020-2021 X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i vehicles because a small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured.

Potential Risk:

The reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

BMW authorized dealers inspected and, if necessary, programmed the rearview camera with updated software.

Model Year 2021 (2nd Recall)

Model Name: X4
Manufactured Year: 2021
Recall Date: February 19, 2021
Recall Number: 21V096000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2019-2021 BMW X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i
Number of Affected Vehicles:
13,858
Component Involved:
Back Over Prevention
Issue Summary:

BMW recalled certain 2019-2021 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles because a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate.

Potential Risk:

The missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

BMW authorized dealers inspected the rearview camera software and updated it if necessary, free of charge.

Model Year 2021 (3rd Recall)

Model Name: X4
Manufactured Year: 2021
Recall Date: March 24, 2021
Recall Number: 21V199000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2021 BMW X4 xDrive30i
Number of Affected Vehicles:
17
Component Involved:
Fuel System
Issue Summary:

BMW recalled certain 2021 X4 xDrive30i vehicles because the inlet check valve weld may fail, allowing the filling pipe to separate from the fuel tank.

Potential Risk:

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

⚠️ Reported Accident:

BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

BMW authorized dealers replaced the fuel tank, free of charge.

Model Year 2021 (4th Recall)

Model Name: X4
Manufactured Year: 2021
Recall Date: August 2, 2021
Recall Number: 21V598000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2020-2021 BMW X4 M40i
Number of Affected Vehicles:
50,024
Component Involved:
Engine
Issue Summary:

BMW recalled certain 2020-2021 X4 M40i vehicles because the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist, during engine start.

Potential Risk:

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

⚠️ Reported Accident:

BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

BMW authorized dealers updated the engine management software, free of charge.

Model Year 2021 (5th Recall)

Model Name: X4
Manufactured Year: 2021
Recall Date: March 29, 2023
Recall Number: 23V211000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2021 BMW X4 xDrive30i, and X4M
Number of Affected Vehicles:
51
Component Involved:
Seats
Issue Summary:

BMW recalled certain 2020-2021 X4 xDrive30i and X4M vehicles due to improperly welded seat frame to the seat rails.

Potential Risk:

If seat frame is improperly welded, it may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

BMW authorized dealers replaced the seat frame and back rest, free of charge.

Model Year 2020 (1st Recall)

Model Name: X4
Manufactured Year: 2020
Recall Date: September 25, 2019
Recall Number: 19V678000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2020 BMW X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i
Number of Affected Vehicles:
368
Component Involved:
Suspension
Issue Summary:

BMW recalled certain 2020 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles due to improperly heat-treated front axle swivel bearings, reducing their strength and possibly causing them to break.

Potential Risk:

Broken swivel bearings can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

BMW authorized dealers replaced the front axle swivel bearings, free of charge.

Model Year 2020 (2nd Recall)

Model Name: X4
Manufactured Year: 2020
Recall Date: September 27, 2019
Recall Number: 19V684000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2019-2020 BMW X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M
Number of Affected Vehicles:
257,473
Component Involved:
Back Over Prevention
Issue Summary:

BMW recalled certain 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M vehicles because the backup camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible.

Potential Risk:

The lack of an image in the backup camera display increases the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

BMW authorized dealers updated the backup camera software, free of charge.

Model Year 2020 (3rd Recall)

Model Name: X4
Manufactured Year: 2020
Recall Date: October 16, 2019
Recall Number: 19V738000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2020 BMW X4 M40i
Number of Affected Vehicles:
20
Component Involved:
Steering
Issue Summary:

BMW recalled certain 2020 X4 M40i vehicles because the steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control.

Potential Risk:

A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

BMW authorized dealers replaced the steering gear, free of charge.

Model Year 2020 (4th Recall)

Model Name: X4
Manufactured Year: 2020
Recall Date: March 18, 2020
Recall Number: 20V152000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2019-2020 BMW X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i
Number of Affected Vehicles:
15
Component Involved:
Electrical System
Issue Summary:

BMW recalled certain 2019-2020 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles due to improperly tightened instrument panel casing to the passenger airbag.

Potential Risk:

The airbag could damage the instrument panel and cause small pieces of the panel to strike the driver or other occupants.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

BMW authorized dealers replaced the instrument panel casing, free of charge.

Model Year 2020 (5th Recall)

Model Name: X4
Manufactured Year: 2020
Recall Date: March 19, 2020
Recall Number: 20V164000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2020 BMW X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M
Number of Affected Vehicles:
3,316
Component Involved:
Seat Belts
Issue Summary:

BMW recalled certain 2020 X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, and X4M vehicles because the sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted.

Potential Risk:

Inaccurately detecting a belted occupant as unbelted causes the airbag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

BMW authorized dealers inspected and replaced the front seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge.

Model Year 2020 (6th Recall)

Model Name: X4
Manufactured Year: 2020
Recall Date: June 15, 2020
Recall Number: 20V355000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2020 BMW X4M
Number of Affected Vehicles:
2,779
Component Involved:
Steering
Issue Summary:

BMW recalled certain 2020 X4M vehicles because a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod due to high temperatures or rough road surfaces.

Potential Risk:

A fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

BMW authorized dealers replaced the steering gear tie rods, free of charge.

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