2023 BMW X4

2 recalls, 10 complaints - 56 TSBs

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

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, 20... Read more

Consequence

Fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. A letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on March 27, 2026. Owners will receive another letter once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-43... Read more

87,394 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Defect Description

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... Read more

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

552 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Complaint Statistics

10 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3
ENGINE	2
STEERING	1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	1
POWER TRAIN	1
SUSPENSION	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1

Incident date: Jun 3, 2026

This complaint involves a violation of safety recall obligations for Jeep Recall 68C (NHTSA Campaign 25V741000) concerning a high-voltage hybrid battery fire hazard. On Friday, May 29, 2026, the vehicle was brought to Carman Chrysler Jeep Dodge (New Castle, DE) for mandatory recall testing. The ve... Read more

Incident date: Apr 22, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shut off and stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the battery was replaced; however, the failure pers... Read more

Incident date: Jun 16, 2025

Car shakes around 50 mph. Took truck to my mechanic and they said it was the front differentials. They told me that there was a tecall for this issue.

Incident date: Nov 28, 2024

Rear Windown shattered while car parked for no apparent reason.

Incident date: Nov 28, 2024

2017 Ford Escape with 66,000 miles, garage kept, well maintained. My steering wheel started to shake when shifting from park to drive but after idling for 30 seconds in park it was perfectly fine. Check engine light comes on, take it to a Ford dealer and they tell me the engine has a small coolant l... Read more

Incident date: Nov 28, 2024

My 2016 Nissan Rogue shakes terribly when it goes over 60 mph. This has been happening for over a year. I have twice taken it to garages for repair, most recently this week. They replaced the axels but this did nothing and they told me they have been reviewing Nissan service bulletins. They said... Read more

Incident date: Apr 19, 2024

Water is leaking onto floor board on passenger side. No plugs are clogged.

Incident date: Apr 19, 2024

Power steering drive with care. Stabilitak. Steering problems

Incident date: Apr 19, 2024

Drove the vehicle approx 18 miles to work in the morning. The vehicle sat parked, locked and secured in a corporate office lot visible from office. Left for the day and as I started to drive began to smell gasoline. Looked for a gas trail and didn’t see it. Continued to drive and occasionally woul... Read more

Incident date: Dec 18, 2022

I've been experiencing repeated instances of my 2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Lux 4X4 shutting off while I'm driving, without any warning lights. The message "Shift to P to start" appears on the screen. On several occasions, the car shut off unexpectedly, almost causing accidents. Despite multiple vis... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2023 BMW X4

2023 BMW X4 SUV AWD

Category	Rating
Rollover Risk	0.0%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	No
Lane Departure Warning	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 BMW X4

56 manufacturer communications from 36 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	11
160000 STRUCTURE	8
020000 SUSPENSION	3
010000 STEERING	3
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING	3
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	2
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY	2
135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES	1

160000 STRUCTURE

While driving the vehicle on normal roads at10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the B-pillar(s) is heard.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.

020000 SUSPENSION

During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/o router CV boots.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in thecenter of the instrument panel. The groaning noise always occurs when either a ventilation flap, air stratification flap or the rec

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The Check Control message below appears even though the coolant level is not below minimum when theengine is cold. Check Control message (ID 166): Top up coolant.

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 ho

020000 SUSPENSION

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 veh

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin outlines known areas of possible water entry, operational noise, or wind noise for the vehicles listed above. It serves only as a diagnostic resource in troubleshooting complaints from the roof area. This bulletin and the as

010000 STEERING

At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic ackno

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 ??A???A???A???A???A???A? ??A???A???A???A???A???A?HU-H: Reset??A???A???A???A???A???A? will be stored in the HU-H3.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and

220000 SEATS

A noise can be heard from underneath the seat while the seat is being moved either forwards or backwards. This can occur to the driver??A?A?s and/or the passenger??A?A?s front seat.

160000 STRUCTURE

This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry

105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

BMW AG has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to ensure the spacer is conformed to drawing.

100000 POWER TRAIN

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective September 28, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023 BMWvehicles that were produced between January 23, 2023, and June 15, 2023.

160000 STRUCTURE

A groaning noise is heard from the trunk when driving on rough roads.

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

?Water leaking into the vehicle from the headliner/microphone area.

160000 STRUCTURE

?Water leaking into the vehicle from the headliner/microphone area.

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

?When driving over uneven pavement or cobblestones, a knocking noise is present from the passenger side front area (A pillar). Once the vehicle is driven on a flat, even surface; the noise is no longer present.

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

160000 STRUCTURE

While driving the vehicle on normal roads at 10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the B-pillar(s) is heard.

020000 SUSPENSION

?Disturbing noises (thump/pop) when reversing slowly near the steering wheel limit position; for example, when leaving a parking space.

010000 STEERING

?Disturbing noises (thump/pop) when reversing slowly near the steering wheel limit position; for example, when leaving a parking space.

350000 EQUIPMENT

?An unapproved nut was used for the ground point for the chassis ground.

140000 AIR BAGS

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.

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

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.

160000 STRUCTURE

?An unapproved nut was used for the ground point for the chassis ground.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam headlight: Short circuit and/or 8041A5 - light outputs: Number of permi

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system (NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and s

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between October 26, 2022 and May 8, 2023.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

With the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionality or modifications in their features.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Due to the semiconductor supply, the Local Interconnect Network module in either of the exterior mirrors was switched to another controller. That one provides an imprecise voltage measurement, which the main controller interprets as a fault

135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Brake squeak may occur with cold brakes and driving slowly or reversing

130000 VISIBILITY

Upon opening or closing (i.e., folding in or out) the exterior mirror assembly, a creaking sound is heard from either the driver and/or passenger side.

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Due to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode. As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 15, 2021) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles that were produced between September 28, 2021 and October 8, 2021. The issue involves the Active Crash Safety Module (ACSM) sensor.

018000 STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING

Disturbing noises (thump/pop) when reversing slowly near the steering wheel limit position; for example, when leaving a parking space.

200000 WHEELS

Disturbing noises (thump/pop) when reversing slowly near the steering wheel limit position; for example, when leaving a parking space.

010000 STEERING

Disturbing noises (thump/pop) when reversing slowly near the steering wheel limit position; for example, when leaving a parking space.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Due to the semiconductor supply, the Local Interconnect Network module in either of the exterior mirrors was switched to another controller.

135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

Due to the semiconductor supply, the Local Interconnect Network module in either of the exterior mirrors was switched to another controller.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Due to the semiconductor supply, the Local Interconnect Network module in either of the exterior mirrors was switched to another controller.

162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

While driving the vehicle on normal roads at 10mph and above, a cracking sound from the top of the B-pillar(s) is heard.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The gear selector switch (GWS) consists of the control electronics circuit and the selector lever. The sensors for recording the gearshift lever position and for inhibiting inadvertent gearshifts are integrated in the control electronics.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

In SPORT mode, a black square appears in the RPM gauge (tachometer) section of the instrument cluster display.

BMW X4 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW X4 across all model years (2014, 2026).

45 Total Recalls

132 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

7 Reported Crashes

1 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

BMW X4 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	1	0	View
2025	1	0	View
2024	1	3	View
2023 (current)	2	10
2022	5	4	View
2021	7	7	View
2020	10	23	View
2019	7	12	View
2018	1	19	View
2017	2	8	View
2016	2	16	View
2015	5	30	View
2014	1	0	View

Other BMW Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
X5	223	4,349	View
X3	155	2,661	View
330I	122	1,050	View
X6	110	293	View
328I	108	3,743	View
M3	95	550	View
325I	83	1,809	View
Z4	83	1,439	View

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2023 BMW X4

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Top Reported Components

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Safety Technology

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Most Affected Components

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