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Seat belts: front
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2018 BMW M4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2018 BMW M4, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-507 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 17, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 BMW M4 has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Fuel/propulsion system
1Back over prevention
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2018 BMW M4 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other M4 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the M4 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 BMW M4 safety ratings
2018 BMW M4 C RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What M4 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The fuel tank was leaking a substantial amount of fuel. Yes it is. Our safety was put at risk due to the fuel leak. Any small spark, overheating or if somebody threw a cigarette butt out of their window could have ignited our car. BMW informed me to immediately cease driving the car and bring to…
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Fuel Tank on my BMW under 50k miles started leaking after a fill up. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I didn't notice any leaks at the gas station but once I got home, pulled…
Fuel tank was leaking. I brought it in to BMW of San Antonio who found the left side top area of fuel tank leaking fuel from the sealed portion. Heat caused the top of fuel tank to expand and crack. BMW of SA required me to buy a replacement fuel tank. When I said, if I buy the replacement fuel…
Own a 2018 M4?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.