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BMW X4 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the BMW X4 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the BMW X4. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
22 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 22 launched 2016 to 2026
  • Most recent 2 March 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/054
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 21 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2018 4 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your BMW X4?

Not every BMW X4 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

BMW X4 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2016 to 2026

2018 had the most, with 4. 2026 runs to 14 September 2026. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

BMW X4 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’16 1
’17 0
’18 4
’19 1
’20 2
’21 3
’22 3
’23 4
’24 1
’25 2
’26 1

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every BMW X4 recall, newest first

2026 1 recall

Replace the Engine Starter Motor

Launched 2 March 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/054 Manufacturer ref. 0012650600/0012660600/0012670600/0012680600/0012770600/0012790600

Defect
The Safety Recall relates to the engine starter motor. The fault relates to the RSW22 starter RWT (reinforced water tightness). It was found that with RWT starters an increased abrasion of the magnetic contact can cause the growth of deposits at the lowest point of the relay interior. This in turn may increase the relay contact resistance resulting in false starts or even causing short circuits and possibly a thermal reaction. In case of a short circuit the possibility of a thermal event cannot be excluded. This may happen while attempting to start the vehicle or while driving due to vibrations causing a short circuit due to moving deposits.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the starter motor will be replaced with a variant by another supplier with a different design. Until the repair has been completed it is recommended to not leave the vehicle running unattended after starting the engine.
Vehicles affected
4 X4 vehicles
Built
26 Apr 2021 to 6 Oct 2022

2025 2 recalls

Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs)

Launched 18 December 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/349 Manufacturer ref. TBC – Multiple Takata Global Recalls

Defect
Affected vehicles are already included in Safety Recalls within the markets they have previously resided in. The vehicles may be fitted with a driver and/or passenger airbag/s which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury which could prove fatal to people in the vicinity.
Remedy
Vehicles will have the affected airbags checked and if necessary replaced.
Vehicles affected
87 X4 vehicles
Built
22 May 2014 to 21 Oct 2017

Replace the Engine Starter Motor

Launched 27 October 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/405 Manufacturer ref. BMW - 0012550600 0012560600 0012570600 0012620600 0012820600 0012840600

Defect
For affected vehicles there is a concern involving water ingress and corrosion to the starter motor for where a short circuit cannot be ruled out. It is strongly recommended to park the vehicle outdoors and not in the immediate vicinity of buildings until the repair has been carried out.
Remedy
Replacement of the starter motor.
Vehicles affected
3,389 X4 vehicles
Built
12 Dec 2017 to 15 Dec 2020

2024 1 recall

Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

Launched 21 October 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/403 Manufacturer ref. BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)

Defect
Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.
Remedy
Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.
Vehicles affected
4,728 X4 vehicles
Built
6 Mar 2014 to 7 Nov 2017

2023 4 recalls

On affected vehicles the three screws connecting the electric motor to the steering gear are potentially not fastened correctly.

Launched 20 December 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/355 Manufacturer ref. 0032480300

Defect
On affected vehicles the three screws connecting the electric motor to the steering gear are potentially not fastened correctly.
Remedy
On affected vehicles the steering gear will be replaced
Vehicles affected
46 across everything the recall covers
Built
30 Aug 2023 to 25 Sept 2023
Also covers

On affected vehicles ingress of transmission fluid may occur to the integrated transmission control unit within the mechatronic module

Launched 20 December 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/354 Manufacturer ref. 0024730100

Defect
On affected vehicles ingress of transmission fluid may occur to the integrated transmission control unit within the mechatronic module
Remedy
On affected vehicles the transmission mechatronic module will be replaced
Vehicles affected
26 across everything the recall covers
Built
2 Mar 2023

Checking potential vehicle damage

Launched 20 October 2023 DVSA recall R/2024/156 Manufacturer ref. 0099410200

Defect
On affected vehicles risk of potential flooding could have occurred leading to salt water ingress whilst parked in port awaiting shipping
Remedy
The affected vehicles will be thoroughly checked cleaned and reworked as required
Vehicles affected
33 X4 vehicles
Built
11 Aug 2023 to 25 Aug 2023

A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.

Launched 24 January 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/016 Manufacturer ref. 0032390300 0032420300

Defect
A possible degradation of airbag propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.
Remedy
On affected vehicles the drivers airbag module will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
3,122 X4 vehicles
Built
31 Mar 2016 to 30 Aug 2017

2022 3 recalls

Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold

Launched 22 August 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/255 Manufacturer ref. 0013440300

Defect
Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.
Remedy
The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.
Vehicles affected
322,745 across everything the recall covers
Built
31 May 2014 to 28 Oct 2021

The exhaust gas recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident

Launched 1 August 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/206 Manufacturer ref. 0011280600/0011420600

Defect
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the EGR cooler module will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
319,399 across everything the recall covers
Built
6 Mar 2014 to 2 Mar 2018 and 19 Sept 2018

The OBD software could misinterpret certain input parameters for the engine mangement system

Launched 28 March 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/084

Defect
During a service visit the affected vehicles have been updated with software that could misinterpret certain input parameters for the engine management system.
Remedy
The control units will be reprogrammed with an improved version of software.
Vehicles affected
6,401 across everything the recall covers
Built
19 Apr 2018 to 26 Mar 2019
Also covers

2021 3 recalls

The exhaust gas recirculation module could leak over time

Launched 14 June 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/213 Manufacturer ref. 0011130600

Defect
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time and cause thermal incident.
Remedy
The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.
Vehicles affected
18,330 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 Apr 2017 to 2 Mar 2018

The exhaust gas recirculation cooler could leak over time

Launched 9 February 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/037 Manufacturer ref. 0011880500 0011890500

Defect
Leaking glycol coolant could create in combination with soot and oil sediments in the EGR module ignitable deposits.
Remedy
The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.
Vehicles affected
63,888 across everything the recall covers
Built
31 May 2014 to 16 Oct 2018

The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during production

Launched 25 January 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/015 Manufacturer ref. 0012490500 0012560500

Defect
The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.
Remedy
Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.
Vehicles affected
388 across everything the recall covers
Built
2 Jun 2020 to 11 Nov 2020

2020 2 recalls

Steering tie rod can become broken in the 'kink' groove area of the rod

Launched 10 August 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/219 Manufacturer ref. 0032140300

Defect
A steering tie rod with an earlier design configuration can become broken in the kink groove area of the rod.
Remedy
Both of the steering tie rods will be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
4,542 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 Jun 2019
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“X4M”

The cable lengths for the electric connection of the hall sensor inside the seatbelt buckle could be too short

Launched 22 April 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/120 Manufacturer ref. 0072130200 BMW

Defect
The cable lengths for the electric connection of the hall sensor integrated inside the seatbelt buckle could be too short.
Remedy
R; The front seat belt buckles will be checked and replaced if they are found to be faulty.
Vehicles affected
326 across everything the recall covers
Built
15 Jan 2020 to 17 Feb 2020
DVSA lists it as
“X4”, “X4M”

2019 1 recall

Front axle swivel bearings not produced to specification

Launched 3 October 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/377 Manufacturer ref. 0031940100/31950100/31960100

Defect
The swivel bearing/s on the front axle of the affected vehicles may not have been produced to specification.
Remedy
The swivel bearing/s on the affected vehicles will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
13 across everything the recall covers
Built
26 Aug 2019 to 5 Sept 2019
Also covers

2018 4 recalls

Exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leak

Launched 7 December 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/341 Manufacturer ref. 0011970400 0011420500

Defect
The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk
Remedy
A visual inspection of the EGR cooler to check for leaks and excessive build-up of deposits. The EGR cooler will be replaced on all affected vehicles
Vehicles affected
225,449 across everything the recall covers
Built
5 Dec 2013 to 29 May 2017

Exhaust gas recirculation cooler could potentially leak over time

Launched 5 November 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/258 Manufacturer ref. 0011830400 0011900400

Defect
The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk.
Remedy
The EGR cooler will be replaced with an improved version.
Vehicles affected
153,602 across everything the recall covers
Built
31 May 2015 to 30 Jun 2017

Pistons in rear brake calipers may not be coated to specifications

Launched 10 August 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/220 Manufacturer ref. 0034370200

Defect
The fault affects the brake system in particular the brake calipers on the rear axle. Because of a faulty coating hydrogen gas (approximately 10 ml) could be created in the coating of the piston of the brake caliper. This will be completely outgassed during the first 2 months after the production process causing longer brake pedal travel. Under certain circumstances the relevant brake pressure cannot be build up in the rear brake circuit. As a result the brake force of the system may be reduced by up to 30%. The driver may feel a soft brake pedal and a reduction of the brake performance. In certain cases the rear brake circuit could fail leading to increased risk of an accident.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the brake system will be bled.
Vehicles affected
1,032 across everything the recall covers
Built
16 Apr 2018 to 8 Jun 2018
Also covers

Restricted fuel supply could cause engine to stall

Launched 16 April 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/099 Manufacturer ref. 0016320200

Defect
The sealing cap of the pressure-limiting valve in the fuel tank delivery module may be damaged. This concern could lead to a reduction in fuel transfer from the left side to the right side of the fuel tank. Therefore it is possible for the engine to stall even though the fuel gauge would show fuel present.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the fuel pressure of the delivery module and the distance of the cap on the pressure-limiting valve. Where necessary the delivery module will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
1,752 across everything the recall covers
Built
16 Aug 2017 to 21 Jan 2018
Also covers

2016 1 recall

ISOFIX child restraint system may become insecure

Launched 6 June 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/179 Manufacturer ref. 0041760100

Defect
ISOFIX mountings are fixed to a cross member. As a result of vibrations and type of seat used it is possible for the ISOFIX mountings to become insecure and in rare cases break off.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and a metal angle bracket will be welded to each of the four ISOFIX brackets in the back seats to reinforce the mounting.
Vehicles affected
45,154 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Aug 2010 to 15 Apr 2016
Also covers

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 22 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the BMW X4. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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