NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 BMW M4 Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 BMW M4 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 BMW M4. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 BMW M4 owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW M4, describing incidents dated October 23, 2018 to May 7, 2019.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 2 complaints
Newest complaints
ODI #11206004 · Filed
THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON MY CAR SINCE NOVEMBER 2018, BUT BMW HASN'T MADE THE PART AVAILABLE FOR MY CAR. BMW ALSO DOESN'T OFFER A PAYOFF AMOUNT OF MY CAR BECAUSE IT'S NOT SAFE FOR ME TO SELL THE CAR TO SOMEONE ELSE BUT IT'S OKAY FOR ME TO CONTINUE DRIVING THIS CAR.
ODI #11163435 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW M4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V713000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BMW OF MONROVIA (1425 MOUNTAIN…
Driveshaft may Separate from Flange
NHTSA #18V713000 · Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft · NHTSA notice
Reported October 11, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 2,661 vehicles
Repair completion: 95.69% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified April 9, 2019 · Vehicles built March 2, 2016 – September 30, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 BMW M3 Sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS Coupes and 2017 BMW M4 Convertible vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion.
Safety consequence
A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify vehicle owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Seat-Mounted Air Bags may not Deploy
NHTSA #17V115000 · Air Bags · NHTSA notice
Reported February 23, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 292 vehicles
Repair completion: 70% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified April 10, 2017 · Vehicles built September 19, 2016 – October 7, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Safety consequence
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Seat Mounted Air Bags may not Deploy
NHTSA #16V914000 · Air Bags · NHTSA notice
Reported December 20, 2016 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 3,506 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.46% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified February 10, 2017 · Vehicles built August 4, 2016 – September 28, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Safety consequence
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other BMW M4 model years
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