The 2023 BMW X4's elevated safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 7 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 7 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine and engine cooling leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine And Engine Cooling1

02Unknown Or Other1

03Visibility/wiper1

04Electrical System1

05Air Bags,service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance1

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

BMW X4 Fuel Economy

17–24mpg combined

15-21city

20-28hwy

$3,400-$4,800/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~$3,400/yr5/10 Average

X4 M40i - Automatic (S8)

23mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city26 hwy~$3,550/yr5/10 Average

X4 M - Automatic (S8)

17mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

15 city20 hwy~$4,800/yr3/10 Poor

X4 M Competition - Automatic (S8)

17mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

15 city20 hwy~$4,800/yr3/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2023 BMW X4

30States

28%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 30 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

8710%

CACalifornia

779%

NYNew York

769%

NJNew Jersey

668%

GAGeorgia

647%

FLFlorida

597%

ILIllinois

536%

PAPennsylvania

374%

DCWashington DC

293%

COColorado

233%

OHOhio

233%

MDMaryland

223%

INIndiana

212%

AZArizona

212%

NCNorth Carolina

212%

WA17

MI17

MAMassachusetts

162%

DEDelaware

152%

MO13

UT10

CT10

OR9

RI8

NH8

OK7

TN6

NE5

WI5

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 engine and engine cooling, 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?

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING is the number-one complaint area for the 2023 BMW X4, based on 7 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.