NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 BMW X4
Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The BMW X4 is a sport-focused compact luxury crossover coupe, slotting into a niche segment that trades some practicality for a sleeker, fastback roofline. Aimed at driving-enthusiast buyers who want premium German engineering in a smaller, more athletic package, the X4 competes against vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and Porsche Macan. It has been offered in multiple performance variants across our 2019 to 2024 coverage window.
The 2019 BMW X4 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 7 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file, giving it a moderate recall and complaint burden.
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Reviewers generally praise the X4 for its sharp, confident driving dynamics and the premium feel of its cabin materials and refinement. The athletic coupe-like styling is frequently highlighted as a genuine differentiator in the segment. Some reviewers note that the sloped roofline reduces rear headroom and cargo space compared to the standard X3, making it a trade-off that suits style-conscious buyers more than purely practical ones.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
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 // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
9 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.