2017 Bmw M4 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2)
Safety recalls (3)
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2018-10-11 · campaign 18V713000 · 2,661 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 BMW M3 Sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS Coupes and 2017 BMW M4 Convertible vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion.
Risk: A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify vehicle owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags 2017-02-23 · campaign 17V115000 · 292 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags 2016-12-20 · campaign 16V914000 · 3,506 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (189)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-09-03 · B010826 · Warranty Program/Extension
the coverage period for qualifying lower rear side panel water drain repair that addresses the issues described in the service information bulletin has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles, as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Service Brakes 2025-01-14 · B340921 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a turbine-like noise can be heard from the rear axle while deceleration during the first 300 miles of operation when braking from low speed.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Suspension 2024-01-09 · B310124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
with the vehicle is on a lift and the front struts are in the extended position, there may be a cracking and orclicking type noise when turning the steering wheel left/right. see attached video v31 01 24. the sound can reoccur when the vehicle is lowered, and the wheels are once again under load. t
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-10-13 · B340714 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. cause material-
Electrical System 2023-05-01 · B651523 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
after programming the head unit (hu-h2), activating the fsc (german word freischaltcode) enabling codes repeatedly fails.
Showing the 6 most recent of 189 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-05-07 · Power Train“there has been a recall on my car since november 2018, but bmw hasn't made the part available for my car. bmw also doesn't offer a payoff amount of my car because it's not safe for me to sell the car to someone else but it's okay for me to continue driving this car.…”
2018-12-26 · Power Train“tl* the contact owns a 2017 bmw m4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v713000 (power train). the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. bmw of monrovia (1425 mountain ave, monrovia, ca 91016, (855) 627-5361) was contact…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.