BMW M4 years to avoid and best years
Newer BMW M4 years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2016 has the most complaints per year, at 2 (22 complaints). From 2020 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2021 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2015 at 0 (from 12 complaints), and 2020 at 0 (from 1 complaint). The BMW M4 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2016 BMW M4, 4 of 22 complaints name Engine.
Data as of .
2021
2015
2020
2025–26
BMW M4 reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market BMW M4. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 18.5 |
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 18.4 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 18.5 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 18.4 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Visibility | 18.5 |
| 2021 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 2 | Service brakes | 19 |
| 2020 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 2 | Suspension, Engine | 19.4 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 19.4 |
| 2018 → | 0 | 6 | 1 | Fuel and propulsion system | 19.8 |
| 2017 → | 1 | 2 | 3 | Powertrain | 19.5 |
| 2016 → Most | 2 | 22 | 3 | Engine | 19.4 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 0 | 12 | 3 | Powertrain, Engine | 19.5 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible
- Oil
- 0W-30 (BMW LL; ~6.9 qt with filter) · 6.9 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 255/40R18 or 255/35R19 front; 275/40R18 or 275/35R19 rear (staggered) front / 275/40R18 or 275/35R19 (staggered rear packages) rear
Known issues for this generation
Recall 24V288000 covers certain 2014-2015 4 Series Coupe M4 vehicles (with 2 Series, 3 Series, and other 4 Series models in the same ~5,761-unit campaign) where the head air bag may rupture or leak gas; dealers replace the head air bags. Recall 19V352000 covers certain 2019-2020 M4 models (with 230i, M240i, M2 Competition, 430i, 440i, and 330i xDrive Sportswagon; ~5,079 units total) where knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded; dealers replace the knee air bag modules. Recall 20V666000 covers certain 2020 M4 Coupe vehicles (with 2020-2021 M2 Coupe; only ~21 units) where fuel injectors may lack a damping component, risking a fuel leak and fire; dealers inspect injectors and replace injectors and the fuel rail if needed.
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- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible
- Oil
- 0W-30 (BMW LL; ~7.4 qt with filter) · 7.4 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 275/40R18 or 275/35R19 front; 285/35R19 or 285/30R20 rear (staggered) front / 285/35R19 or 285/30R20 (staggered rear packages) rear
Frequently asked questions
Which BMW M4 years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2021 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2015 at 0 (from 12 complaints), and 2020 at 0 (from 1 complaint).
Which BMW M4 year has the most owner complaints?
2016 has the most complaints per year, at 2 (22 complaints). On the 2016 BMW M4, 4 of 22 complaints name Engine.
How do BMW M4 owner complaints compare by year?
Newer BMW M4 years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2020 on, complaints per year fall.
Which BMW M4 years are too early to compare?
The BMW M4 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What engine oil does a BMW M4 use?
Both F82 and G82 generations commonly specify 0W-30 BMW LL oils; capacity is about 6.9 qt (F82) or 7.4 qt (G82) with filter.
What tire sizes does a BMW M4 use?
OEM fitments are staggered: F82 commonly 255/40R18–255/35R19 front with 275-series rears; G82 commonly 275-series fronts with 285-series rears.