repaired · 2026 Q3
Starter assembly: relay
Park outsideRisk. A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
2020 BMW X4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2020 BMW X4, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-636 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 1, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 BMW X4 has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Electrical system
3Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
3Suspension
2Seat belts
1Lane departure
1Power train
1Forward collision avoidance
1Seats
1Steering
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2020 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 Q2
Engine
Risk. Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
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 · 2020 Q4
Sensing system: camera
Risk. If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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repaired · 2022 Q2
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Air bags
Risk. If the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioners deploy improperly in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
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 · 2019 Q4
Rack and pinion: pinion shaft
Risk. A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Steering
Do not driveRisk. Broken swivel bearings can cause a loss of vehicle control, 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
2020 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
2020 BMW X4 safety ratings
2020 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On 8/31/2026 this 2020 BMW X4 was serviced at an authorized dealer (BMW of Tyler) to execute the remedy for official NHTSA Safety Recall Campaign 25V-636 (Engine Starter Relay Fire Risk). INCIDENT DESCRIPTION: Within minutes of picking up the vehicle post-repair and entering an active roadway, the…
The contact owns a 2020 BMW X4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System). The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I own the car since brand new from dealership and never have incident. Couple weeks ago, started having issues with digital main instruments panel. Suddenly when I turn on the car in the morning the dash simply does not work. I got alert saying one the safety system is malfunctioning but not say…
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