2018 BMW M4 recalls and problems

The 2018 BMW M4 has 1 recall and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

How the 2018 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 8 M4 model years — 3rd most.

1recalls

6complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

61,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Seat Belts

Aug 16, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V507000 · 67 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, and M4 convertible vehicles. The Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) within the front seat belt assemblies may have been produced with incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism housings.

Risk: If the vehicle has an incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism, the seat belt may not restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary replace, the front seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Fuel System4

Back Over Prevention1

Engine1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2018 vs. other BMW M4 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2018. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2018 BMW M4 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2018 BMW M4, the latest from Aug 16, 2017 (seat belts). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW M4?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (4), back over prevention (1), engine (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.