With 2 recalls and 2 complaints, the 2017 BMW M4 rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

17V1150002017-23-02

AIR BAGS

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.

If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

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18V7130002018-11-10

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

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.

A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2017 BMW M4's biggest weak point? POWER TRAIN. It leads 2 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

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2 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov

BMW M4 Fuel Economy

19–20mpg combined

17city

24-26hwy

$2,900-$3,050/yr

Fuel economy for the 2017 BMW M4 ranges from 19 to 20 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

M4 Convertible - Manual 6-spd

20mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

17 city26 hwy~$2,900/yr4/10 Average

M4 Coupe - Manual 6-spd

20mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

17 city26 hwy~$2,900/yr4/10 Average

M4 Convertible - Automatic (AM-S7)

19mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

17 city24 hwy~$3,050/yr4/10 Average

M4 Coupe - Automatic (AM-S7)

19mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

17 city24 hwy~$3,050/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2017 BMW M4

27States

35%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (15%), but the remaining listings are spread across 26 other states nationwide.

CACalifornia

8715%

FLFlorida

6211%

TXTexas

529%

GAGeorgia

407%

DCWashington DC

305%

ILIllinois

295%

NYNew York

285%

MDMaryland

244%

AZArizona

244%

NJNew Jersey

234%

PAPennsylvania

224%

WAWashington

173%

OROregon

153%

DE11

NHNew Hampshire

102%

NCNorth Carolina

102%

TNTennessee

92%

MA7

CO7

NV6

KY6

MI5

IN5

OH5

CT5

MO5

AL4

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2017.

2017 BMW M4 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2017 BMW M4 a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2017 BMW M4. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2017 BMW M4?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 BMW M4. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2017 BMW M4?

You'll get between 19 and 20 MPG combined from the 2017 BMW M4, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2017 BMW M4?

POWER TRAIN problems top the list with 2 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.