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The 2026 BMW 4 Series has zero owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign on file with NHTSA.

EPA testing covers 12 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2L 4-Cyl hybrid and 3L 6-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 2026 BMW 4 Series belongs to the 2nd generation (G22/G23/G26) 4 Series platform spanning model years 2021–2026.

Platform Architecture: 2nd Generation (G22/G23/G26) • Production Span: 2021–2026 • Platform Code: CLAR • Lifecycle Note: Pre-LCI (2021–2024) / LCI (2025–2026)
Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 27–31 MPG across 12 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2026 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 6-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 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 26 MPG 33 MPG 29 MPG — $2,600 / yr
M440i Convertible Hybrid 3L 6-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 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 25 MPG 32 MPG 28 MPG — $2,700 / yr
M440i Gran Coupe Hybrid 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 26 MPG 32 MPG 28 MPG — $2,700 / yr
M440i xDrive Gran Coupe Hybrid 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 25 MPG 31 MPG 27 MPG — $2,800 / 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.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2026 BMW 4 Series?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
CONVERTIBLE C N/A AWD —
COUPE 2 DR N/A AWD —
GRAN COUPE 4 DR N/A AWD —
CONVERTIBLE C N/A RWD —
COUPE 2 DR N/A RWD —
GRAN COUPE 4 DR N/A RWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 BMW 4 Series models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2026 BMW 4 Series?

Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
0
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

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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Are there open safety recalls on the 2026 BMW 4 Series?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V643000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM

Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 M4 and 430i vehicles. The positive battery cables may not be properly connected to the power distribution box, resulting in an engine stall and a fire.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace cables and power distribution box as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 17, 2025.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2026 BMW 4 Series

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2026 BMW 4 Series

How many safety recalls does the 2026 BMW 4 Series have?

The 2026 BMW 4 Series is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 1 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2026 BMW 4 Series?

AutoUtility currently records zero consumer defect complaints on file with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) for the 2026 BMW 4 Series.

A zero-complaint record in federal databases reflects submitted owner filings and does not guarantee the absence of mechanical issues.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2026 BMW 4 Series?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2026 BMW 4 Series in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2026 BMW 4 Series get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2026 BMW 4 Series range from 27 to 31 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

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.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.