The 2025 BMW X4 is associated with 1 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 1 reports (100% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl, 3L 6-Cyl hybrid, and 3l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 17 to 24 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 1 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Engine (1 / 100%)
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 17–24 MPG (4 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| X4 xDrive30i | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 / yr |
| X4 M40i Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 22 MPG | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,300 / yr |
| X4 M | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $4,450 / yr |
| X4 M Competition | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $4,450 / 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.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2025 BMW X4.
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2025 BMW X4 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: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Supra, 2022-2025 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2023 5 Series, 2022-2026 Z4, 2023-2024 4 Series Gran Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 4 Series Coupe, 3 Series, 2021-2025 X4, and 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 28, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 28, 2026. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall 26V056.
Affected Component: AIR BAGS
Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X4 xDrive 30i, X4 M40i and X4 M vehicles. The inner-left roof frame near the head air bag may have a crack that can damage the head air bag during deployment.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, repair the inner-left roof frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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