repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: starter assembly
NewRisk. Fire increases the risk of injury.
2023 BMW X4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2023 BMW X4, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-821 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 30, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 BMW X4 has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
1Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
1Power train
1Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Visibility/wiper
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2023 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
Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk. Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk…
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
2023 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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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 BMW X4 safety ratings
2023 BMW X4 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What X4 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
A week ago, the steering wheel locked and the braking system and airbags and cameras malfunctioned. We took it for service at BMW. They said the battery caused the malfunction. On thanksgiving day, we were going around 25-30miles per hour when we slammed on the breaks and the breaks didnot function…
PURCHASED A CUSTOMIZED BMW X4 NOV.2022 FROM BMW DEALERSHIP. DEC. 2022 BRAKES HAVE A LOUD SCREAMING NOISE WHEN REVERSE. SPOKE WITH DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES AND VEHICLE WAS SEEN APPROX. 6 TIMES BY SERVICE DEPT ABOUT THE BRAKES. CORPORATE COMPLAINT FILED ABOUT LOUD NOISE OF BRAKES, CORPORATE SENT OUT…
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