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2023 BMW X4 problems

NHTSA lists 8 complaints for the 2023 BMW X4, 2 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-08.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW X4.

At a glance

Complaints
8
With crash
2
With fire
1
With injury (complaints)
1
Injuries
1
Deaths
0
Recalls
2
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
87,394
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
48

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE225.0%
SERVICE BRAKES225.0%
AIR BAGS112.5%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM112.5%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING112.5%
POWER TRAIN112.5%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER112.5%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL112.5%
VISIBILITY/WIPER112.5%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMINSTRUMENT PANEL1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEWARNINGS1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
loss of control225.0%0.82
structural or corrosion225.0%0.57
electrical electronic112.5%0.34
fire or overheating112.5%1.00
noise or comfort112.5%0.98
unclear112.5%0.95
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
moderate337.5%0.71
none225.0%0.52
critical112.5%0.96
high112.5%1.00
low112.5%0.87

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 8 tagged complaints of 8 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

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2 recalls.

26V056000

Date: 2026-01-30. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

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 star (excerpt)

Consequence: Fire increases the risk of injury. (excerpt)

Remedy: 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. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

23V821000

Date: 2023-12-06. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

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 (excerpt)

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. (excerpt)

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. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

48 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14
STRUCTURE11
VISIBILITY8
EQUIPMENT3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING3
POWER TRAIN3
STEERING3
SUSPENSION3

11035497

Date: 2026-06-29. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.

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.

11032731

Date: 2026-05-06. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.

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.

11032743

Date: 2026-05-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

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

11024718

Date: 2025-10-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.

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

11019550

Date: 2025-06-06. Type: Emissions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

EMISSIONS RECALL 25E-A03: PROGRAM CONTOL UNITS (DME)

11009001

Date: 2024-10-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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. 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

11006766

Date: 2024-08-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from low speeds Driving with low to medium loads There are no warning lights or Check Control messages.

11002864

Date: 2024-06-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

No Bass or a cracking noise can be heard from the bass speakers.

10253326

Date: 2024-04-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

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

10252033

Date: 2024-03-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.

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

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
X48

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