2023 BMW X4 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 BMW X4 holds 7 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 1 per year. That is more complaints per year than most X4 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Starter and Transmission control module.

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

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (2 of 7), then Service brakes (2) and Air bags (1). Those filings include 2 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 X4 has 4 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2024 has 3 complaints, 1 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

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 2023 BMW X4. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (2)

Recall electrical system, starter 2026-01-30 · NHTSA campaign 26V056000

Summary 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 starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.

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.

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, transmission control module 2023-12-06 · NHTSA campaign 23V821000

Summary 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 Series Gran Coupe (850i xDrive, M8), X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M), X4 SAV (X4 xDrive30i), X5 SAV (X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M), X6 SAV (X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M), and Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.

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.

Complaints by component (7 total)

Forward collision avoidance

Service brakes

Air bags

Electrical system

Engine and engine cooling

Speed control

Visibility and wipers

Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"The contact owns a 2023 BMW X4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V438000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while idling at a stoplight, the vehicle caught on fire. The…"
Engine and engine cooling · filed 2026-07-13
"I have a [XXX] child who is in a car seat, fully locked in. He is able to open the door handle from the inside. The door handle is in arms reach. Totally unsafe, the child can open the door with the car in motion. It…"
Unknown or other · filed 2026-06-03
"Windshield crack around heating elements and rearview mirror mount. There 3 cracks that extend to top of windshield to a horizontal crack. These look like one hook, J and a staightline that forms right angle to the one…"
Visibility and wipers · filed 2026-04-22
"Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2023 BMW X4. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time…"
Electrical system · filed 2025-08-01
"A week ago, the steering wheel locked and the braking system and airbags and cameras malfunctioned. We took it for service at BMW. They said the battery caused the malfunction. On thanksgiving day, we were going around…"
Air bags, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2024-12-01

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2023 BMW X4 M SUV AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2023 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 M	3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	15	20	17 MPG	$4700
X4 M Competition	3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	15	20	17 MPG	$4700
X4 M40i	3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	21	26	23 MPG	$3450
X4 xDrive30i	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	21	28	24 MPG	$3300

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 2023 BMW X4 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2023 BMW X4?

Is the 2023 BMW X4 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 X4 has 4 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2024 has 3 complaints, 1 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 BMW X4 been recalled?

The 2023 BMW X4 has 2 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 2023 BMW X4?

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2023 BMW X4 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 BMW X4 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 BMW X4 is 20.3 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).