The 2026 BMW M4's low safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 0 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

25V6430002025-25-09

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 M4 and 430i vehicles. The positive battery cables may not be properly connected to the power distribution box, resulting in an engine stall and a fire.

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash and a fire increases the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

BMW M4 Fuel Economy

18–30mpg combined

16-27city

22-34hwy

$1,950-$3,200/yr

With 10 configurations tested, the 2026 BMW M4 ranges from 18 to 30 MPG combined. That's a 12 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

M440i Coupe - Automatic (S8)

30mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

27 city34 hwy~$1,950/yr6/10 Average

M440i Convertible - Automatic (S8)

29mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

27 city33 hwy~$2,000/yr6/10 Average

M440i xDrive Coupe - Automatic (S8)

29mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

26 city33 hwy~$2,000/yr6/10 Average

M440i Gran Coupe - Automatic (S8)

28mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

26 city32 hwy~$2,050/yr5/10 Average

M440i xDrive Convertible - Automatic (S8)

28mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

25 city32 hwy~$2,050/yr5/10 Average

M440i xDrive Gran Coupe - Automatic (S8)

27mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

25 city31 hwy~$2,150/yr5/10 Average

M4 Competition Coupe - Automatic (S8)

19mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city23 hwy~$3,050/yr4/10 Average

M4 Coupe - Manual 6-spd

19mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city23 hwy~$3,050/yr4/10 Average

M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible - Automatic (S8)

18mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

16 city22 hwy~$3,200/yr3/10 Poor

M4 Competition M xDrive Coupe - Automatic (S8)

18mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

16 city23 hwy~$3,200/yr3/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2026 BMW M4

27States

35%in top 3

If you're near California, you're in luck: 15% of listings are there. But with 27 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

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 2026.

2026 BMW M4 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2026 BMW M4 a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2026 BMW M4. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2026 BMW M4?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2026 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 2026 BMW M4?

You'll get between 18 and 30 MPG combined from the 2026 BMW M4, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.