The 2023 BMW X4's low safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 5 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

26V0560002026-30-01

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

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.

Fire increases the risk of injury.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2023 BMW X4 has accumulated 5 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with visibility/wiper leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Visibility/wiper1

02Electrical System1

03Air Bags,service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance1

04Vehicle Speed Control,forward Collision Avoidance1

05Service Brakes1

5 total across 1 model years (2023–2023)Full data at NHTSA.gov

BMW X4 Fuel Economy

17–24mpg combined

15-21city

20-28hwy

$2,400-$3,400/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2023 BMW X4 ranges from 17 to 24 MPG combined. That's a 7 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

X4 xDrive30i - Automatic (S8)

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city28 hwy~$2,400/yr5/10 Average

X4 M40i - Automatic (S8)

23mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city26 hwy~$2,500/yr5/10 Average

X4 M - Automatic (S8)

17mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

15 city20 hwy~$3,400/yr3/10 Poor

X4 M Competition - Automatic (S8)

17mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

15 city20 hwy~$3,400/yr3/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2023 BMW X4

30States

26%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 9% of listings are there. But with 30 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

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 2023.

Buying a 2023 BMW X4?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2023 BMW X4 a good car to buy?

The 2023 BMW X4 has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is visibility/wiper, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2023 BMW X4?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2023 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 2023 BMW X4?

Fuel economy ranges from 17 to 24 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $901 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2023 BMW X4?

VISIBILITY/WIPER is the number-one complaint area for the 2023 BMW X4, based on 5 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.