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US recalls (5)
Park outsideElectrical system: starter assembly, relay
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.
Electrical system: starter assembly
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 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 March 24, 2026.
Power train: automatic transmission
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics unit, free of charge. All of the vehicle population for this recall have been repaired. Owner notification letters were not mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Exterior lighting
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, and X4M vehicles. The rear license plate may not be illuminated properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk: The incorrectly positioned license plate lamp cutouts could cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the rear license plate bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Equipment: other, labels
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The tire label may contain the wrong tire size and pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk and remedy
Risk: Incorrect tire size and pressure information could result in the wrong tires being installed, or improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Engine
2026-07-08 · campaign 2026-331
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the engine starter may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the starter could overheat.
Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2026-040.
Safety Risk:
A starter that overheats can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, BMW recommends not using the remote start function and not leaving the vehicle unattended with the engine running until the recall repairs have been completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the engine starter.
Engine
2026-01-30 · campaign 2026-040
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the engine starter may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the starter could overheat.
Safety Risk:
A starter that overheats can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, BMW recommends not using the remote start function and not leaving the vehicle unattended with the engine running until the recall repairs have been completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the engine starter.
Label
2024-08-15 · campaign 2024-544
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
This error does not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
Lights and instruments
2021-10-22 · campaign 2021-647 · 369 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rear license plate bracket is not positioned correctly. As a result, the license plate lamps may not provide even lighting for the license plate. Canadian regulations have specific requirements for license plate lighting.
Safety Risk:
A license plate without even lighting may be difficult to read at night.
Corrective Actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to modify the rear license plate bracket.
Owner complaints (4)
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW X4. Among 11 model years of this model, it ranks #8 for the most complaints (median 8).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Lane departure | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 BMW X4.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2022 BMW X4 SUV AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2022 BMW X4 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| X4 M 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,850 |
| X4 M Competition 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,850 |
| X4 M40i 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 21 | 26 | 23 | $3,550 |
| X4 xDrive30i 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 21 | 28 | 24 | $3,400 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.