Bmw 4 Series — Engine
High risk
Jan 30, 2026
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023
Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine starter may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the starter could overheat. Safety Risk: A starter that overheats can create th
Also affects: Bmw X4, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw Z4, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw X3
Bmw 4 Series — Airbag
High risk
Dec 17, 2025
Model years: 2014
On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbag inflator(s) could rupture and separate unexpectedly. As a result, a piece of metal from the inflator could be propelled toward vehicle
Also affects: Bmw 2 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 4 Series — Electrical
High risk
Sep 23, 2025
Model years: 2021
On certain vehicles, water could leak into the starter relay and cause it to corrode. If this happens, the relay could short circuit and the starter could overheat.
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw X3, Bmw X4, Bmw Z4
Bmw 4 Series — Electrical
High risk
Apr 1, 2025
Model years: 2025
On certain vehicles, the power connector for the starter-generator may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the connection between the connector and the positive batte
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw X3, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 4 Series — Label
High risk
Aug 15, 2024
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "
Also affects: Bmw 1 Series, Bmw 2 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 6 Series
Bmw 4 Series — Engine
High risk
Aug 13, 2024
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016
Issue: On certain vehicles, fluid from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system could leak on the intake air hose. As a result, the fluid could enter the electrical connecto
Also affects: Bmw X1, Bmw Z4, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw X3
Bmw 4 Series — Airbag
High risk
Jul 11, 2024
Model years: 2014
Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not properly inflate and fragments co
Also affects: Bmw X3, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw X5, Bmw 6 Series
Bmw 4 Series — Airbag
High risk
Apr 24, 2024
Model years: 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbag inflator(s) could rupture and separate unexpectedly. As a result, a piece of metal from the inflator could be propelled toward vehicle
Also affects: Bmw 2 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 4 Series — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 6, 2023
Model years: 2023
On certain vehicles, the integrated transmission control unit (ITCU) may not be sealed properly. As a result, transmission oil could leak into the unit and cause the transmission g
Also affects: Bmw 2 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 8 Series, Bmw X3, Bmw X4
Bmw 4 Series — Electrical
High risk
Feb 24, 2023
Model years: 2022
Issue: This recall is for certain vehicles that had the body domain controller (BDC) electronic control unit (ECU) replaced during a dealer service visit. On certain vehicles, a pr
Also affects: Bmw I4, Bmw 3 Series
Bmw 4 Series — Structure
High risk
Apr 20, 2022
Model years: 2022
On certain vehicles, a software problem could allow you to close the sunroof remotely without the key fob inside the vehicle. Canadian regulations require the key fob to be in or n
Also affects: Bmw X5, Bmw X6, Bmw X7, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 4 Series — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jul 21, 2021
Model years: 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock to secure
Also affects: Bmw 2 Series, Mini Countryman, Bmw X1, Bmw Z4, Bmw 5 Series
Bmw 4 Series — Steering
High risk
Feb 24, 2021
Model years: 2014, 2015
Issue: On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering ass
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 2 Series
Bmw 4 Series — Visual System
High risk
Feb 18, 2021
Model years: 2021
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear correctly in the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to dis
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 7 Series, Bmw 8 Series, Bmw X3
Bmw 4 Series — Brakes
High risk
Feb 10, 2021
Model years: 2021
On certain vehicles, an internal part in the integrated brake system could fail during hard braking. If this happens, there would be a reduction in brake boost and the antilock bra
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 7 Series, Bmw 8 Series, Bmw X5, Bmw X6
Bmw 4 Series — Electrical
High risk
Dec 10, 2020
Model years: 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles, the bolts that connect the 48-V battery cables to the starter-generator may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the electrical connections c
Also affects: Bmw X7, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw X5, Bmw X6
Bmw 4 Series — Airbag
High risk
May 9, 2019
Model years: 2019, 2020
On certain vehicles, the driver and front passenger knee airbags were not assembled correctly. This could cause the airbags not to inflate properly in a crash.
Also affects: Bmw 2 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 4 Series — Powertrain
High risk
Oct 12, 2018
Model years: 2016, 2017
On certain M3 and M4 models, a problem with the driveshaft flange may cause its disconnection. This could result in a loss of propulsion, which could increase the risk of a crash c
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 4 Series — Engine
High risk
Sep 13, 2018
Model years: 2019
On certain vehicles, a crankshaft sensor error may cause the engine to stall. This would result in a loss of motive power, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury a
Also affects: Bmw 2 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 6 Series, Bmw X1
Bmw 4 Series — Airbag
High risk
Aug 15, 2018
Model years: 2019
Certain vehicles may have been built with a defective passenger front airbag. This could cause the airbag not to deploy properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the se
Also affects: Bmw 2 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 4 Series — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Aug 17, 2017
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, a mechanism within the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) of one or both of the front seat belts may be incompatible. In the event of a crash warranting activat
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 4 Series — Airbag
High risk
Dec 15, 2016
Model years: 2017
Certain vehicles may have been equipped with airbag inflators that do not meet specifications. This could cause affected airbags to fail to deploy properly in the event of a crash,
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Mini Clubman, Mini 3 Door, Bmw I3, Bmw X1
Bmw 4 Series — Suspension
High risk
Sep 8, 2016
Model years: 2016
On certain M-series vehicles that had the rear differential replaced during servicing, one-time use bolts holding rear sub-frame may have been inadvertently reused due to missing i
Also affects: Bmw 2 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 4 Series — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 19, 2015
Model years: 2015, 2016
On certain M3 and M4 vehicles, the slip-joint located on the driveshaft going from the transmission to the rear axle may not have been greased properly during the manufacturing pro
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series
Bmw 4 Series — Electrical
High risk
Jul 30, 2015
Model years: 2015
Certain vehicles, which were parked at the port of entry in Halifax during the ice storms in February 2015, may have been exposed to excessive standing water and salt for an extend
Also affects: Bmw 2 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 6 Series, Bmw 7 Series
Bmw 4 Series — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 27, 2015
Model years: 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, improper nickel plating of certain fuel pump internal components could contaminate the pump, potentially resulting in an inoperative fuel pump. This could resu
Also affects: Bmw 2 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 4 Series — Powertrain
High risk
Oct 3, 2014
Model years: 2014
On certain vehicles, a defect in manufacturing could result in a loss of oil supply to the vacuum pump. If this were to occur, the vacuum pump could fail, causing a loss of power a
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw X1, Bmw X3, Bmw Z4
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