| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| 430i Convertible | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 24 MPG | 34 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| 430i Coupe | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 24 MPG | 34 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| 430i xDrive Coupe | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 33 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| 430i Gran Coupe | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 24 MPG | 34 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| 430i xDrive Gran Coupe | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 33 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| 430i xDrive Convertible | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 22 MPG | 32 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| 430i Coupe | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 21 MPG | 33 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
| 440i Coupe | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 32 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
| 440i Gran Coupe | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 32 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
| 440i Convertible | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 / yr |
| 440i xDrive Coupe | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 31 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 / yr |
| 440i xDrive Gran Coupe | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 31 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 / yr |
| 440i xDrive Convertible | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,300 / yr |
| 440i Coupe | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 18 MPG | 28 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $3,450 / yr |
| 440i xDrive Coupe | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 18 MPG | 28 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| C AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| C RWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 BMW 4 Series models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one each of 2019 BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe and 430i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been incorrectly manufactured, potentially affecting the air bag deployment performance in the event of a crash.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge.
Affected Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall.
On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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