Federal safety data shows 6 recalls and 13 complaints for the 2020 BMW X4, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

20V1640002020-19-03

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, M8 Gran Coupe, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and 840i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted, possibly causing the air bag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.

If the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioners deploy improperly in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

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20V3550002020-15-06

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles. In certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod.

A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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20V5980002020-30-09

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e, 550e xDrive, and 550e iPerformance vehicles. A small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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20V1520002020-18-03

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i, and 2018-2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3M vehicles. The instrument panel casing may not have been tightened properly to the passenger air bag.

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag could damage the instrument panel and cause small pieces of the panel to strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

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19V6780002019-25-09

SUSPENSION:FRONT

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles, X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front axle swivel bearings may not have been properly heat treated during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing them to break.

Broken swivel bearings can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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19V7380002019-16-10

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 BMW X3 M40i and X4 M40i vehicles. The steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control.

A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 13 issues reported over 1 model years, structure problems are the most common for the 2020 BMW X4. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Structure1

02Electrical System1

03Suspension1

04Electrical System,air Bags,seats1

05Engine1

13 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

BMW X4 Fuel Economy

16–25mpg combined

14-23city

19-28hwy

$2,300-$3,600/yr

The 2020 BMW X4 delivers 16 to 25 MPG combined across 4 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

X4 xDrive30i - Automatic (S8)

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

23 city28 hwy~$2,300/yr5/10 Average

X4 M40i - Automatic (S8)

23mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city27 hwy~$2,500/yr5/10 Average

X4 M - Automatic (S8)

16mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

14 city19 hwy~$3,600/yr2/10 Poor

X4 M Competition - Automatic (S8)

16mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

14 city19 hwy~$3,600/yr2/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2020 BMW X4

30States

26%in top 3

Texas has the most inventory at 9%, with options spread across 30 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

TXTexas

749%

CACalifornia

678%

FLFlorida

658%

NYNew York

587%

ILIllinois

537%

NJNew Jersey

527%

GAGeorgia

446%

DCWashington DC

435%

MDMaryland

385%

PAPennsylvania

385%

AZArizona

243%

NHNew Hampshire

233%

MIMichigan

233%

DEDelaware

223%

WAWashington

192%

OH19

MA15

INIndiana

142%

MOMissouri

142%

NCNorth Carolina

132%

CO9

MN8

CT8

OR7

KY7

ID5

NV5

SC5

OK5

UT4

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2020.

Buying a 2020 BMW X4?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2020 BMW X4 a good car to buy?

The 2020 BMW X4 has 6 recalls on record. There are 6 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is structure, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2020 BMW X4?

There are 6 documented recalls for the 2020 BMW X4. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2020 BMW X4?

Fuel economy ranges from 16 to 25 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $1181 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2020 BMW X4?

STRUCTURE is the number-one complaint area for the 2020 BMW X4, based on 13 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.