NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 BMW 4 Series Safety Record
The 2019 BMW 4 Series has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 16 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 BMW 4 Series has not been rated by NHTSA for crashworthiness. The agency has not published overall or frontal, side, or rollover star ratings for this model year. Consequently, our Safety Index score for the 2019 4 Series cannot be computed. The federal record shows zero open recall campaigns and 16 unverified owner complaints. Without crash-test results, no crash-safety conclusion can be drawn from this limited data.
The 2019 BMW 4 Series was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band, according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 16 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 BMW 4 Series?
For the 2019 BMW 4 Series, the most notable pattern in the federal record is the concentration of alleged issues within the Engine category, comprising nearly half of the 16 unverified owner complaints. This model year registered zero recall campaigns, contributing to its classification within the Light burden band. Four unverified Air Bag allegations also appear in the data, alongside two reports each for Engine And Engine Cooling and the Fuel/Propulsion System. The absence of tested sibling years means no adjacent crash-test data exists to provide structural performance context.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 BMW 4 Series have any recalls?
The 2019 BMW 4 Series carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns. No recall components are on file, no park-outside advisory applies, and no do-not-drive guidance has been issued under any recall for this model year.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 BMW 4 Series?
Sixteen unverified owner allegations have been reported to NHTSA. The most frequently cited components are Engine (7 reports), Air Bags (4 reports), and Unknown Or Other (4 reports), followed by Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports) and Fuel/Propulsion System (2 reports). These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
16 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 BMW 4 Series?
Any shopper considering a used 2019 BMW 4 Series should run the vehicle's VIN through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm no open recall work remains outstanding on that specific unit.
- NHTSA has no crash-test record for the 2019 BMW 4 Series, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for this model year, placing it in the Light burden band with no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories in effect.
- Engine-related components account for 7 of the 16 unverified complaints reported to NHTSA for this model year, making that the most frequently alleged problem area.
- Four unverified Air Bag allegations are part of the 2019 complaint record and represent a component category that shoppers may want to flag when reviewing the vehicle's service history.
FAQ2019 BMW 4 Series safety questions
Was the 2019 BMW 4 Series crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 16 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 BMW 4 Series have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 BMW 4 Series as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 BMW 4 Series?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 16 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 BMW 4 Series. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the BMW 4 Series 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.