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2019 BMW X4 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 BMW X4 over 8 years — 2 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 10 X4 years on this site. NHTSA has 7 recalls on file, including Frontal, Camera, and Instrument cluster.

2015 BMW X4
Photo by Bull-Doser, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons Public domain
Complaints

10

Per year

2

Recalls

7

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (3 of 10), then Engine (2) and Powertrain (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 X4 has 11 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2020 has 15 complaints, 1 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 BMW X4. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (7)

Recall air bags, frontal 2021-07-08 · NHTSA campaign 21V521000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant classification system may have been improperly assembled, which could result in the misclassification of the seat as unoccupied, and deactivate the front air bag.
Remedy Dealers will replace the seat foam, which includes the occupant classification system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2021-02-19 · NHTSA campaign 21V096000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2020-03-18 · NHTSA campaign 20V152000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i, and 2018-2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3M vehicles. The instrument panel casing may not have been tightened properly to the passenger air bag.
Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel casing, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2019-09-27 · NHTSA campaign 19V684000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Recall Seats 2019-07-31 · NHTSA campaign 19V563000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, xDrive30i and M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i and M40i vehicles. The front seatback frames may have been improperly welded, allowing the seatback to unexpectedly fold forward or rearward.
Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seats, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service 1-800-525-7417.
Recall air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator 2019-04-10 · NHTSA campaign 19V291000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The instrument panel assembly may have been improperly manufactured, possibly affecting the deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag.
Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall hydraulic brakes, foundation components, disc, caliper 2018-07-06 · NHTSA campaign 18V453000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and certain 2019 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake circuit, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component (10 total)

Electrical system
3
Engine
2
Powertrain
2
Service brakes
2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

12018220191202012021320241202512026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "2019 BMW X4 with 60,000 miles. On July 23, 2026, BMW dealership found a leaking Transfer case and quoted me $8500 to replace. Along with a defected shark Fin antenna costing $3000. Failed Water pump and 2 major coolant…"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-07-23
  • "The contact owns a 2019 BMW X4. The contact stated while driving and making a right or a left turn, the front end of the vehicle shuddered significantly. Additionally, the contact stated that the message "Service…"
    Powertrain · filed 2025-06-09
  • "An 'Emergency call system malfunction' message starting appearing. Upon inspection by the dealer they mentioned "Faults stored for emergency battery hardware faulty, GPS antenna open circuit, TCB microphone short…"
    Electrical system · filed 2024-12-10
  • "as I was driving, the gas fuel line started spewing gas all over. The crack was higher up, behind the backseat, had to replace the fuel line. And behind the backseat was soaked with fuel oil. there was a material…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2024-08-09
  • "I purchased this vehicle and during inspection, my technician noted the sunroof seal is in need of change and would lead to leaks. I am writing NHTSA for help with this issue, thinking BMW will ignore me. NHTSA offered…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2024-07-08

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2019 BMW X4 SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
X4 M40i 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 20 27 23 MPG $3450
X4 xDrive30i 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 22 29 25 MPG $3200

Specs and fitment

G02 generation, 2019–2025
Body styles Coupe SUV
Oil 0W-20 or 0W-30 (engine-dependent; ~5.6–7.4 qt with filter)
Tire size 245/50R19, 245/45R20 or 245/40R21; M packages may use 255/45R20–265/40R21 staggered front / 245/50R19–245/40R21 or staggered M packages rear

Known issues for this generation

Recall 21V096000 covers certain 2019-2021 X4 xDrive30i, M40i, and X4M vehicles (with X3, X5, X6, X7, 3 Series, 5 Series, 8 Series, and other models in the same ~13,858-unit campaign) where the rearview image may be obscured or blank when shifting to Reverse. Recall 25V636000 covers certain 2020-2022 X4 models (with 330i, 530i, X3, Z4, Supra, 4 Series, and 230i; ~199,674 units total) for a starter relay that may corrode, overheat, and short, increasing fire risk; dealers replace the starter. BMW has indicated 2025 is the final model year for the X4.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 BMW X4 reliable?

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 BMW X4 over 8 years — 2 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 10 X4 years on this site. NHTSA has 7 recalls on file, including Frontal, Camera, and Instrument cluster.

What are common problems with a 2019 BMW X4?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (3 of 10), then Engine (2) and Powertrain (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.

Is the 2019 BMW X4 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 X4 has 11 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2020 has 15 complaints, 1 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 BMW X4 been recalled?

The 2019 BMW X4 has 7 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 BMW X4?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2019 BMW X4 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 BMW X4 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 BMW X4 is 24 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a BMW X4 use?

F26 models commonly list 0W-20 or 0W-30 by engine; G02 models likewise—capacity varies about 5.3–7.4 qt with filter depending on engine.

What tire sizes does a BMW X4 use?

OEM sizes commonly start at 245/50R18 or 245/50R19 with optional 20–21 inch packages and staggered M fitments.

What timing-chain settlement covers certain early X4 models?

The 2015 X4 SAV with N20 power was included in the Gelis timing-chain / oil-pump drive chain class-action settlement (BMW SI B11 02 21).