Bmw X4 — 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 3 Series, Bmw Z4, Bmw 4 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw X3
Bmw X4 — Electrical
High risk
Sep 23, 2025
Model years: 2020, 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 4 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw X3, Bmw Z4
Bmw X4 — Label
High risk
Aug 15, 2024
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
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 4 Series, Bmw 5 Series
Bmw X4 — Engine
High risk
Aug 13, 2024
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
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 X4 — 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 4 Series, Bmw 8 Series, Bmw X3
Bmw X4 — Steering
High risk
Nov 16, 2023
Model years: 2024
On certain vehicles, the steering gear may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the steering gear could fail and cause a loss of steering control.
Also affects: Bmw X3, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X4 — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Oct 22, 2021
Model years: 2022
On certain vehicles, the rear license plate bracket is not positioned correctly. As a result, the license plate lamps may not provide even lighting for the license plate. Canadian
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X4 — Brakes
High risk
Aug 3, 2021
Model years: 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the vacuum pump to be damaged during engine starting. If this happens, there could be a loss of brake assist. This can cause an
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 7 Series, Bmw X3, Bmw Z4
Bmw X4 — Airbag
High risk
Jul 8, 2021
Model years: 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, the seat trim may not be properly attached to the front passenger seat. Over time, this could cause the occupant classification system (OCS) not to work
Also affects: Bmw X3
Bmw X4 — Visual System
High risk
Feb 18, 2021
Model years: 2020, 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 4 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 7 Series, Bmw 8 Series
Bmw X4 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Mar 19, 2020
Model years: 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front seat belt buckle sensors. This could cause the seat belt warnings to turn on, even if the front seat belts are buc
Also affects: Bmw X3, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 8 Series
Bmw X4 — Visual System
High risk
Oct 1, 2019
Model years: 2019, 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the rearview camera does not return to the default settings when it turns on. This could make the rearview image difficult to see if a driver had previo
Also affects: Bmw 6 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw X3, Bmw Z4, Bmw X5
Bmw X4 — Steering
High risk
Sep 25, 2019
Model years: 2020
On certain xDrive models, the front axle swivel bearing(s) (steering knuckles) may break due to a manufacturing defect. This could affect handling and cause reduced steering contro
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw X3, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X4 — Airbag
High risk
Apr 11, 2019
Model years: 2019
On certain vehicles, the instrument trim panel could cause the passenger-front airbag not to deploy properly in a crash.
Also affects: Bmw X3, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X4 — 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 4 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 6 Series
Bmw X4 — Brakes
High risk
Jul 6, 2018
Model years: 2019
On certain vehicles, a problem with the rear brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake perfor
Also affects: Bmw X3, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X4 — Airbag
High risk
Sep 21, 2016
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, the housing of the driver's frontal airbag inflator may have been incorrectly welded during manufacturing and could separate from the base plate during an airb
Also affects: Bmw X3, Bmw X5, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X4 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
May 20, 2016
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles, the lower anchor bars that are used for installing child seats using the European-ISOFIX-type rigid-style connector may become damaged during vehicle operation
Also affects: Bmw X3