Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
The 2015 BMW M4 is associated with 12 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is POWER TRAIN,ENGINE, accounting for 3 reports (25% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3l 6-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 19 to 20 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 12 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE (3 / 25%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 0 crash / 1 fire / 0 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 19–20 MPG (4 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 BMW M4?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 Convertible | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 17 MPG | 26 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,800 / yr |
| M4 Coupe | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 17 MPG | 26 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,800 / yr |
| M4 Coupe | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 17 MPG | 24 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $4,000 / yr |
| M4 Convertible | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 17 MPG | 24 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $4,000 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 BMW M4?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR RWD | — | ||||
| C RWD | — |
Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 BMW M4 models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 BMW M4?
Summary of 12 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 2015 BMW M4 problems & component breakdown (8 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 BMW M4?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear differential for a prior service action, the rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of being replaced. Reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen.
Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 M3 Sedan vehicles manufactured May 30, 2015, to September 2, 2015, 2016 M4 Coupe vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to September 11, 2015, and 2015-2016 M4 Convertible vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to August 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft with a slip-joint that may not have been filled with grease. As a result, the slip-joint may fail over time.
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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