AI DamageBMW 4 Series: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the BMW 4 Series across 1 model years: 0 owner complaints and 23 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl 2014–2024
- 3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl 2014–2020
- 2 L · hybrid · turbo · 4 cyl 2025–2027
- 3 L · hybrid · turbo · 4 cyl 2025
- 3 L · hybrid · turbo · 6 cyl 2021–2027
- automatic, 8-speed 2014–2027
- manual, 6-speed 2014–2020
Drive: RWD, AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- The following issues may occur when signaling the tailgate to open
- There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following
- A groaning noise is heard from the trunk whendriving on rough roads
- Sudden failure of the power window(s)
- It is not possible to complete the setup of the BMW Digital Key function in the vehicle with a smartphone
- No Bass or a cracking noise can be heard from the bass speakers
- A rattling/ droning noise is heard in the vehicle interior when the air conditioning (AC) is activated
- Certain vehicles may experience operation issues with various Key functions, including
- Radio R/C with FEM Return
- At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e
- In vehicles that are not mapped to a BMW ID, the manual time setting option is not selectable…
- There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.