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2022 BMW X4 Recalls & Complaints

The 2022 BMW X4 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 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 2022 BMW X4. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2022 BMW X4 owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW X4, describing incidents dated March 4, 2022 to September 9, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Service Brakes 2 complaints
  • Engine 1 complaint
  • Lane Departure 1 complaint
  • Power Train 1 complaint
  • Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11764436 · Filed

    My 2022 BMW X4 M40i was taken to Flow BMW in [XXX] on XXX to have the cabin air filter replaced. While there, a courtesy inspection showed that the Transmission Bushing needed replacement, the Differential seal needed to be replaced, and the Valve Cover needed to be replaced. My car had 63,000 miles…

  • ODI #11640324 · Filed

    On several occasions, the brake pedal has gone soft. Giving you the feeling that you have no breaks. on the highway when this happens, the brake pedal goes soft and then about halfway into the pedal the brakes lock up and the car veerers sharply in one direction or another. On residential street my…

  • ODI #11608127 · Filed

    Dear National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, I am writing to report a significant safety concern involving my 2022 BMW X4 M40i. The issue pertains to an anti-corroding substance inside the tailgate panel that has been leaking, causing damage to my vehicle's bumper and obstructing the view on…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2022 BMW X4 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Electrical System — Starter Assembly

NHTSA #26V438000 · NHTSA notice

Reported July 8, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Supra, 2022-2025 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2023 5 Series, 2022-2026 Z4, 2023-2024 4 Series Gran Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 4 Series Coupe, 3 Series, 2021-2025 X4, and 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.

Safety consequence

Fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 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 August 28, 2026. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall 26V056.

Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire

NHTSA #26V056000 · Electrical System — Starter Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported January 30, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 87,394 vehicles

Repair completion: 32.15% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified March 27, 2026

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat

NHTSA #25V636000 · Electrical System — Starter Assembly — Relay · NHTSA notice

Reported September 23, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 199,674 vehicles

Repair completion: 60.32% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified February 6, 2026

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.

Safety consequence

A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.

Internal Transmission Leak May Cause Rollaway

NHTSA #22V070000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported February 9, 2022 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 4 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified April 4, 2022

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak.

Safety consequence

An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics unit, free of charge. All of the vehicle population for this recall have been repaired. Owner notification letters were not mailed. 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.nhtsa.gov.

License Plate Not Illuminated Properly/FMVSS 108

NHTSA #21V831000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice

Reported October 22, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 2,577 vehicles

Repair completion: 99.42% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified December 17, 2021

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, and X4M vehicles. The rear license plate may not be illuminated properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety consequence

The incorrectly positioned license plate lamp cutouts could cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will modify the rear license plate bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 17, 2021. 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.nhtsa.gov.

Incorrect Tire Label Information/FMVSS 110

NHTSA #21V646000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported August 18, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 13 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified October 13, 2021

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The tire label may contain the wrong tire size and pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety consequence

Incorrect tire size and pressure information could result in the wrong tires being installed, or improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. 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.nhtsa.gov.

Other BMW X4 model years

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