2025 BMW X4 recalls and problems

The 2025 BMW X4 has 1 recall and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

2024 Bmw X4
Pictured: a 2024 model; the 2025 may differ in details. Photo: 2024 Bmw X4 by LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2025 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 11 X4 model years — 9th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls
4complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

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

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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

Air Bags

Dec 5, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V910000 · 130 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X4 xDrive 30i, X4 M40i and X4 M vehicles. The inner-left roof frame near the head air bag may have a crack that can damage the head air bag during deployment.

Risk: An air bag that is damaged during deployment can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, repair the inner-left roof frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2025. 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 nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System2
Engine2
Unknown or other1

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

2025 vs. other BMW X4 years

2015: 18 complaints2015182016: 10 complaints20162017: 3 complaints20172018: 11 complaints20182019: 11 complaints20192020: 15 complaints20202021: 6 complaints20212022: 4 complaints20222023: 8 complaints20232024: 3 complaints20242025: 4 complaints20254

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2025. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2025 BMW X4 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2025 BMW X4, the latest from Dec 5, 2024 (air bags). 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 2025 BMW X4?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (2), engine (2), unknown or other (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.