2020 BMW M4Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2020 BMW M4, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-352 the manufacturer reports only 99% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 9, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 BMW M4 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2020 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.

100%repaired · 2021 Q2

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Recall 20V-666 · Oct 29, 2020 · 21 vehicles · 21 repaired

Risk. A damaged connection between the fuel line and the fuel rail could lead to a fuel leak and, in the presence of an ignition source, increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

99%repaired · 2020 Q4

Air bags: knee bolster

Recall 19V-352 · May 9, 2019 · 5,079 vehicles · 5,029 repaired

Risk. An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2020 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

'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'24'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2020 BMW M4 safety ratings

2020 BMW M4 C RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What M4 owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2020 BMW M4. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was a failure with the wheelbase and the front end was raising off the ground while turning. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact performed a personal diagnosis with…
Complaint 11468458 · Jun 9, 2022 · 2,200 miles

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