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Risk. A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2024 BMW X4, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-770 the manufacturer reports only 100% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 30, 2026. Updated daily.
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. A loose steering gear 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.
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
2024 BMW X4 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle has intermittent raw fuel odor and shaking at idle. BMW dealership test‑drove and scanned but refused further diagnostics under warranty because the issue could not be duplicated. BMW NA case opened. Fuel odor is a fire hazard and shaking at idle is a stall risk.
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.