Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 330i, 330i xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive) and X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The electrical connection between the starter-generator and battery may come loose.
The 2025 BMW 4 Series is associated with 7 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS, accounting for 1 reports (14% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 12 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2L 4-Cyl hybrid and 3L 4-Cyl hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 27 to 31 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2025 BMW 4 Series belongs to the 2nd generation (G22/G23/G26) 4 Series platform spanning model years 2021–2026.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 7 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
- • Top Reported Defect Area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS (1 / 14%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 2 crash / 0 fire / 0 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 27–31 MPG (12 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2025 BMW 4 Series?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 430i Coupe Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 28 MPG | 36 MPG | 31 MPG | — | $2,450 / yr |
| 430i xDrive Coupe Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 27 MPG | 34 MPG | 30 MPG | — | $2,550 / yr |
| 430i Convertible Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 27 MPG | 35 MPG | 30 MPG | — | $2,550 / yr |
| M440i Coupe Hybrid | 3L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 27 MPG | 34 MPG | 30 MPG | — | $2,550 / yr |
| 430i Gran Coupe Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 27 MPG | 35 MPG | 30 MPG | — | $2,550 / yr |
| M440i xDrive Coupe Hybrid | 3L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 26 MPG | 33 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,600 / yr |
| M440i Convertible Hybrid | 3L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 27 MPG | 33 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,600 / yr |
| 430i xDrive Gran Coupe Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 25 MPG | 34 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,600 / yr |
| 430i xDrive Convertible Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 24 MPG | 33 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,700 / yr |
| M440i xDrive Convertible Hybrid | 3L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 25 MPG | 32 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,700 / yr |
| M440i Gran Coupe Hybrid | 3L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 26 MPG | 32 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,700 / yr |
| M440i xDrive Gran Coupe Hybrid | 3L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 25 MPG | 31 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2025 BMW 4 Series?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2025 BMW 4 Series.
Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2025 BMW 4 Series models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2025 BMW 4 Series?
Summary of 7 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
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.
View all 2025 BMW 4 Series problems & component breakdown (7 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2025 BMW 4 Series?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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