repaired · 2023 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2019 BMW X4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2019 BMW X4, most often about the engine. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-291 the manufacturer reports only 82% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 BMW X4 has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Engine
3Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
2Service brakes
1Steering
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Forward collision avoidance
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2019 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 · 2023 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag could damage the instrument panel and cause small pieces of the panel to strike the…
repaired · 2021 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2020 Q3
Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the seatback folds forward or rearward.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Disc: caliper
Risk. A reduction of braking performance can increase 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
2019 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 BMW X4 safety ratings
2019 BMW X4 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What X4 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The oil filter housing is now made of plastic. It was in the past made of metal. Being it is now made of plastics it is now exposed to possibility of cracking due to changes in temperature hot and cold. It did in fact crack, failed, allowing engine coolant to mix with engines oil lubricant diluting…
2019 BMW X4 with 60,000 miles. On July 23, 2026, BMW dealership found a leaking Transfer case and quoted me $8500 to replace. Along with a defected shark Fin antenna costing $3000. Failed Water pump and 2 major coolant line. All have lawsuit against BMW of America.
ON MAY 03, 2019, I BOUGHT A 2019 BMW X4 M40I, AT BRAMAN MOTORCARS. THIS IS NOT MY FIRST BMW, WE HAVE 3 MORE BMWS AT HOME. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS BMW X4 VEHICLE HAS NOT PERFORMED WELL AS EXPECTED! ON MAY 27, 2020 I WAS DRIVING WHILE IT WAS RAINING WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED AND NEVER TURNED ON…
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