NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 BMW M4 Safety Record
The 2020 BMW M4 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
For the 2020 model year, the BMW M4 has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, leaving it without a federal safety rating or a computed Safety Index. The absence of such data means no determination of crashworthiness can be made from federal tests. The model's record with NHTSA includes two recall campaigns: one addressing a fuel injector issue and another concerning a knee-bolster airbag. Additionally, one owner complaint has been filed with the agency for this model year.
The 2020 BMW M4 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries two recall campaigns and a 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 | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 BMW M4?
The 2020 BMW M4 has no crash-test results published by NHTSA, leaving its crashworthiness unrated. There are no sibling years in the federal record to provide context from adjacent model years. Its federal safety record is in the Light burden band, indicating a low volume of recalls and complaints. Two recall campaigns are on file for this model year. One addresses a potential fuel injector installation error specific to the 2020 M4 Coupe and related models. The other covers a knee-bolster air bag concern across a wider BMW lineup. Both are hardware issues handled by BMW of North America through formal NHTSA campaigns. Owner complaints are minimal, with a single unverified allegation regarding the suspension and engine, reporting no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 BMW M4 have any recalls?
The 2020 BMW M4 is covered by two federal recall campaigns. The first addresses the fuel injection system: fuel injectors may have been installed incorrectly on certain 2020 M4 Coupe vehicles, a concern shared with 2020-2021 M2 Coupe models. The second addresses the knee-bolster air bag system, covering a broad range of BMW models including the 2020 M4. Neither campaign in the data block carries an explicit park-outside or do-not-drive advisory as recorded here, but owners should verify current open-recall status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM20V666000
Risk: A damaged connection between the fuel line and the fuel rail could lead to a fuel leak and, in the presence of an ignition source, increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel injectors and if a damping component is missing, the injectors and the fuel rail will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2020-10-29
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER19V352000
Risk: An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2019-05-09
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 BMW M4?
NHTSA records one owner complaint for the 2020 BMW M4. That single report touches two components: the suspension and the engine. It is an unverified consumer allegation submitted to NHTSA and has not been confirmed as a defect. The complaint record shows zero crashes, zero fires, zero injuries, and zero deaths associated with the reported allegation.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 BMW M4?
The 2020 BMW M4 faces two open recall campaigns, a critical consideration for prospective owners. Verification of recall completion for any individual vehicle is available via the VIN lookup tool on nhtsa.gov; open recalls are addressed at no cost.
- NHTSA has no crash-test result for the 2020 BMW M4; no Safety Index and no star ratings exist for this model year in the federal record.
- A fuel injector recall covers certain 2020 M4 Coupe vehicles due to a potential incorrect installation, a campaign shared with select 2020-2021 M2 Coupe models.
- A separate knee-bolster air bag recall also applies to the 2020 M4 as part of a broader BMW campaign covering multiple model lines from the 2019-2020 period.
- Only one owner complaint is on file with NHTSA for this model year, citing suspension and engine concerns as unverified allegations, with no associated crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths recorded.
FAQ2020 BMW M4 safety questions
Was the 2020 BMW M4 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 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 BMW M4 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 BMW M4. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 BMW M4?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2020 BMW M4. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the BMW M4 2020.
- 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.