AutoUtility currently tracks 16 official NHTSA owner defect complaints for the 2019 BMW 4 Series. Engine & Cooling issues are the most frequently reported category, appearing in 7 complaints (43.8% of submitted records). Among these NHTSA complaint records, 2 filings cite a crash, 1 reports one or more injuries. The 2019 BMW 4 Series belongs to the 1st Generation (F32/F33/F36) platform.
- • Total NHTSA Complaints: 16 reports
- • #1 Reported Problem Area: Engine & Cooling (7 reports • 43.8% of submitted complaints)
- • Secondary Problem Areas: Air Bags & Restraints (4), Fuel & Propulsion System (2)
- • Crash-Citing Complaints: 2 filings
- • Fire-Citing Complaints: 0 filings
- • Complaints Reporting Injuries / Fatalities: 1 injury filings • 0 fatality filings
Most Reported Problems for 2019 BMW 4 Series
Top automotive subsystem defect categories ranked by unique owner complaint volume in federal records
Engine & Cooling
NHTSA records list 1 official safety recall campaign for this model year involving the same broad component area:
- Campaign #18V465000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Air Bags & Restraints
NHTSA records list 2 official safety recall campaigns for this model year involving the same broad component area:
- Campaign #18V533000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Campaign #19V352000 AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Fuel & Propulsion System
Electrical System
Powertrain & Transmission
Recent NHTSA Owner Reports for 2019 BMW 4 Series
Representative defect filings submitted by owners to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
"The contact owns a 2019 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Coolant Low" message was displayed, prompting the contact to add coolant to the coolant reservoir. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The low..."
"BMW issued an extended warranty of 15 years/150k for a pressure control valve (PCV) failure for certain years/models that included my vehicle. While driving, the PCV failed causing a loud high pitch noise and white smoke billowing from my exhaust. Such an immediate failure while driving of this PCV..."
"The contact owns a 2019 BMW 430I. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and driving at an undisclosed speed, the “Air Bag Off” and “Service Air Bag” messages were displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure..."
"I purchased my vehicle October2023. May 23,2024, at 1:34 pm, my vehicle broke down due to a message on my dashboard stating “Drivetrain malfunction”. I was on the highway with no use of my gas pedal, which resulted in me rolling back all while being 5 months pregnant. June 18,2024, at 3:04pm ,my..."
"My fiancé was driving my vehicle and hit a tree. The air bag deployed and she has shrapnel cuts on her face. The surgeon stated that she should not have had that injury on the face like she did."
Complaint History for BMW 4 Series
Reported defect complaint volume across sibling model years (2015–2026)
| Model Year | NHTSA Complaints | Crash Reports | Safety Recalls | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 BMW 4 Series | 91 | 11 | 5 | View 2015 Problems → |
| 2016 BMW 4 Series | 49 | 2 | 1 | View 2016 Problems → |
| 2017 BMW 4 Series | 23 | 1 | 2 | View 2017 Problems → |
| 2018 BMW 4 Series | 34 | 5 | 1 | View 2018 Problems → |
| 2019 BMW 4 Series Current Page | 16 | 2 | 3 | Current |
| 2020 BMW 4 Series | 3 | 1 | 1 | View 2020 Problems → |
| 2021 BMW 4 Series | 19 | 1 | 7 | View 2021 Problems → |
| 2022 BMW 4 Series | 7 | 0 | 5 | View 2022 Problems → |
| 2023 BMW 4 Series | 0 | 0 | 4 | View 2023 Problems → |
| 2024 BMW 4 Series | 0 | 0 | 3 | View 2024 Problems → |
| 2025 BMW 4 Series | 7 | 2 | 1 | View 2025 Problems → |
| 2026 BMW 4 Series | 0 | 0 | 1 | View 2026 Problems → |
Detailed NHTSA Component Breakdown for 2019 BMW 4 Series
Complete distribution of consumer defect reports across all 12 granular NHTSA system and subsystem classifications
| Vehicle Component / System | Total Complaints | Crash Reports | Fire Reports | Reported Injury Entries | Reported Fatality Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine NHTSA category: ENGINE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags NHTSA category: AIR BAGS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other / Uncategorized NHTSA category: UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| AIR BAGS,SEATS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine & Cooling NHTSA category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The complaint records on this page are retrieved directly from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) public database.
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