2023 Bmw X4 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System:starter Assembly 2026-01-30 · campaign 26V056000 · 87,394 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. 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. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2023-12-06 · campaign 23V821000 · 552 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (850i xDrive, M8), X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M), X4 SAV (X4 xDrive30i), X5 SAV (X5 x
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. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (48)
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.
Engine 2026-06-29 · B010324 · Warranty Program/Extension
the evap systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Engine 2026-05-06 · B010324 · Warranty Program/Extension
the evap systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
Structure:body 2026-05-04 · B641224 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
1. use of aftermarket accessory hang-on cellular phone holders and/or air fresheners can break the instrument panel air vent slats. damage and/or issues caused by outside influences are not covered under the bmw limited warranties. originally, the air vent slats were only repairable by replacing the
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings 2025-10-29 · B661323 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
various check control messages (ccm) can be displayed to the customer, which indicate a restricted function or an unavailability of the driver assistance systems or driver assistance functions. during the diagnosis, the following fault memory entries are entered individually or in combination: 800ac
Electrical System 2025-06-06 · B120125 · Emissions
emissions recall 25e-a03: program contol units (dme)
Air Bags 2024-10-17 · B652624 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a check control message (ccm) for the restraint system (air bag) appears. in the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. one of the following fault codes is stored in the acsm (air bag control unit): 930949 - knee airbag, driver: short circuit to negative terminal 93
Showing the 6 most recent of 48 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-30 · Power Train · 20,214 mi“the contact owns a 2023 bmw x4. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the transmission independently shifted into park(p) and then into reverse(r). the vehicle was restarted and the contact continued driving. the local dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 20,214. …”
2026-07-13 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 42,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owns a 2023 bmw x4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 26v438000 (engine and engine cooling). the contact stated that while idling at a stoplight, the vehicle caught on fire. the driver was able to exit the vehicle safely. there were no reported injuries. a police and fire department report was filed. the fire d…”
2026-06-03 · Unknown Or Other“i have a [xxx] child who is in a car seat, fully locked in. he is able to open the door handle from the inside. the door handle is in arms reach. totally unsafe, the child can open the door with the car in motion. it has happened numerous times. my sister has the same car with a [xxx] old, being able to do the same thing. information redacted pur…”
2026-04-22 · Visibility/Wiper“windshield crack around heating elements and rearview mirror mount. there 3 cracks that extend to top of windshield to a horizontal crack. these look like one hook, j and a staightline that forms right angle to the one about a foot long behind readview mirror mount. there are no rocks chips evident. this occurred in a time span of 80 minutes. i act…”
2025-08-01 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 90,000 mi“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2023 bmw x4. the contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a dealer sale. at the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 52,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 90,000. the stat…”
2024-12-01 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“ a week ago, the steering wheel locked and the braking system and airbags and cameras malfunctioned. we took it for service at bmw. they said the battery caused the malfunction. on thanksgiving day, we were going around 25-30miles per hour when we slammed on the breaks and the breaks didnot function and we could not stop the car. the automatic emer…”
2024-02-24 · Service Brakes“purchased a customized bmw x4 nov.2022 from bmw dealership. dec. 2022 brakes have a loud screaming noise when reverse. spoke with dealership multiple times and vehicle was seen approx. 6 times by service dept about the brakes. corporate complaint filed about loud noise of brakes, corporate sent out an engineer out to test drive the x4 to understand…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.