repaired · 2026 Q3
Wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles
Risk. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
2015 BMW X4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2015 BMW X4, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-608 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 16, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 BMW X4 has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
4Engine1 crash/fire/injury
3Power train
3Engine and engine cooling
2Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
1Seats
1Exterior lighting
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2015 BMW X4 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.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal…
repaired · 2017 Q4
Child seat: latch strap
Risk. Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Show 1 more recall
repaired · 2016 Q1
Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
Risk. The driver may not notice that vehicles viewed in the mirror are closer than they appear, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2015 vs. every other X4 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 X4 median. How we score
'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 BMW X4, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What X4 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2015 BMW X4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
The contact owns a 2015 BMW X4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
The contact owns a 2015 BMW X4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she smelled a burning odor in the interior of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After…
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