BMW X4 years to avoid
The BMW X4 years to avoid are 2015, 2018, 2016, 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
139
Total complaints
30
Recall campaigns
2014–2026
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
X4 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | High complaints + open investigation | 30 | |
| 2018 | Open safety investigation | 19 | |
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 16 | |
| 2017 | Open safety investigation | 8 |
Every X4 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 11 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 4 | 6 | |
| 2021 | 7 | 8 | |
| 2020 | 23 | 10 | |
| 2019 | 14 | 7 | |
| 2018avoid | 19 | 1 | |
| 2017avoid | 8 | 2 | |
| 2016avoid | 16 | 2 | |
| 2015avoid | 30 | 5 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst BMW X4 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the X4 years to avoid are 2015, 2018, 2016, 2017. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the BMW X4?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among X4 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the BMW X4 have?
Across all model years, the X4 has 30 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 139 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.