NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 BMW X4 Safety Record
The 2019 BMW X4 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 7 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 BMW X4 has not been evaluated by NHTSA for crashworthiness, leaving no federal crash-test star ratings or an available Safety Index score. This absence of data means consumers lack a direct federal assessment of its crash protection. The federal record does, however, detail a Moderate recall and complaint burden band. Seven recall campaigns have been issued for the 2019 X4, addressing components such as frontal airbags, backup cameras, the instrument cluster, and seat hardware. Additionally, nine owner complaints have been filed. Shoppers considering the 2019 BMW X4 must therefore weigh its recall and complaint history without the benefit of federal crash-test results.
The 2019 BMW X4 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Moderate recall and complaint burden band, and is named in seven federal recall campaigns according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Moderate |
| Recalls on file | 7 |
| Owner complaints | 9 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 BMW X4?
Seven recall campaigns define the 2019 BMW X4's federal safety profile, a figure that places it in the Moderate recall burden band. These recalls address critical safety components: frontal air bag inflator issues, two distinct backup camera and sensing-system malfunctions, an instrument cluster electrical fault, and seat hardware problems. Each of these directly impacts either occupant protection or the vehicle's crash-avoidance capabilities. While the nine owner complaints are numerically modest, the record includes one alleged fire and two Service Brake allegations, which are serious concerns. No other model years for the X4 have crash-test data published by NHTSA, leaving the 2019 model's safety assessment to rest solely on its recall and complaint history. Prospective owners must prioritize a VIN-specific open-recall verification before acquiring this vehicle.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 BMW X4 have any recalls?
The 2019 BMW X4 is named in five distinct recall campaigns covering frontal air bag inflators, two separate backup camera and sensing-system faults, instrument cluster and electrical system concerns, and front seat hardware. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the DATA block for this model year, but owners should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov, as campaign details can change.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL21V521000
Risk: A deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat foam, which includes the occupant classification system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2021-07-08
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA21V096000
Risk: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2021-02-19
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL20V152000
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag could damage the instrument panel and cause small pieces of the panel to strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel casing, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2020-03-18
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA19V684000
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Reported 2019-09-27
SEATS19V563000
Risk: In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the seatback folds forward or rearward.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seats, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2019-07-31
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE19V291000
Risk: If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2019-04-10
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER18V453000
Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake circuit, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2018-07-06
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 BMW X4?
Nine owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2019 BMW X4, with the Electrical System drawing the most allegations at three, followed by Service Brakes at two, and single reports each for the Power Train, Fuel and Propulsion System, Forward Collision Avoidance, and an unknown or other category. One complaint alleges a fire. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
9 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 BMW X4?
Seven open recalls remain on the 2019 BMW X4, and any prospective buyer should review the vehicle's history via nhtsa.gov to confirm all necessary repairs have been performed.
- The 2019 BMW X4 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index exist for this model year; the absence of a score is not a positive or negative safety signal.
- Seven recall campaigns cover the 2019 X4 specifically, with subjects including frontal air bag inflators, two backup camera and sensing-system faults, an instrument cluster electrical issue, and seat hardware, all of which touch occupant protection or crash-avoidance systems.
- Nine unverified complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year, including one alleging fire and two alleging Service Brake concerns; the most recent was reported in mid-2025, indicating the record remains active.
- A VIN-specific recall check at nhtsa.gov is essential for any 2019 X4 under consideration, as individual vehicles may have unresolved open campaigns from the seven recorded for this model year.
FAQ2019 BMW X4 safety questions
Was the 2019 BMW X4 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 7 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 BMW X4 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 7 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 BMW X4. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 BMW X4?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 9 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 BMW X4. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the BMW X4 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.