BMW X4
The 2025 BMW X4 presents an average reliability profile, primarily due to a critical safety recall concerning the roof structure and head airbag system.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.76 | 13.84 | — |
| 2024 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.76 | 13.84 | — |
| 2023 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.76 | 13.84 | — |
| 2022 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.76 | 13.84 | — |
| 2021 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 16.8 | 12.38 | 14.7 | — |
| 2020 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 16.8 | 12.38 | 14.7 | 21-27 mpg combined |
| 2019 | 20 | 27 | 23 | 11.76 | 8.71 | 10.23 | 20-27 mpg combined |
| 2018 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.2 | — |
| 2017 | 19 | 26 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 11.2 | — |
| 2016 | 19 | 26 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 11.2 | — |
| 2015 | 19 | 26 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 11.2 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 382 hp | 365 lb-ft | Inline-6 |
| 2019 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | B58B30O1 | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 355 hp | 365 lb-ft | Inline-6 |
| 2018 | — | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Base price | Note | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Trim: X4 M/M Competition | X4 M/M Competition | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: X4 M/M Competition | X4 M/M Competition | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Base price: $61,700, Trim: M40i, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | M40i | $61,700 | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $61,000, MSRP range: $51,100 - $61,000, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the M40i trim was $61,000. The range reflects both the xDrive30i and M40i trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/4/2026 | Trim: M40i | M40i | — | — | USD | $61,000 | $51,100 - $61,000 | 0.9 | MSRP for the M40i trim was $61,000. The range reflects both the xDrive30i and M40i trims. | llm_estimate | 6/4/2026 |
| 2019 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $60,450, MSRP range: $60,450 - $61,445, Confidence: 0.9, notes: Base MSRP for M40i trim., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 7/4/2026 | Base price: $60,450, Trim: M40i | M40i | $60,450 | — | USD | $60,450 | $60,450 - $61,445 | 0.9 | Base MSRP for M40i trim. | llm_estimate | 7/4/2026 |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $47,600, Trim: xDriveM40i | xDriveM40i | $47,600 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | Base price: $45,550, Trim: xDriveM40i | xDriveM40i | $45,550 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | mechanical | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | — | — | Standard | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.8, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 112.8 | 20 | 20 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 525 | 18.5 | Standard | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.7, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 112.7 | 19 | 19 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 525 | 18.5 | Standard | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.7, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 112.7 | 19 | 19 | CD + Stereo | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 500 | 17.7 | Standard | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.7, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 112.7 | 19 | 19 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Optional | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 110.6, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 18 | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 110.6 | 19 | 18 | — | Keyless ignition: Optional, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 | 500 | 17.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | laneCenteringAssist | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | Rated vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2024 | Rated vehicle: 2024 BMW X4 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | 2024 BMW X4 SUV AWD |
| 2023 | Rated vehicle: 2023 BMW X4 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | 2023 BMW X4 SUV AWD |
| 2022 | Rated vehicle: 2022 BMW X4 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | 2022 BMW X4 SUV AWD |
| 2021 | Rated vehicle: 2021 BMW X4 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | 2021 BMW X4 SUV AWD |
| 2020 | Rated vehicle: 2020 BMW X4 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | 2020 BMW X4 SUV AWD |
| 2019 | Rated vehicle: 2019 BMW X4 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | optional | standard | standard | 2019 BMW X4 SUV AWD |
| 2018 | Rated vehicle: 2018 BMW X4 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | — | — | optional | — | standard | — | — | optional | optional | standard | 2018 BMW X4 SUV AWD |
| 2017 | Rated vehicle: 2017 BMW X4 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | — | optional | — | optional | — | standard | — | — | optional | optional | standard | 2017 BMW X4 SUV AWD |
| 2016 | Rated vehicle: 2016 BMW X4 SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2016 BMW X4 SUV AWD |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2025
NewestThe 2025 BMW X4 presents an average reliability profile, primarily due to a critical safety recall concerning the roof structure and head airbag system.
2024
The 2024 BMW X4 offers a compelling blend of performance and utility, but potential buyers must prioritize confirming the completion of a critical steering gear recall.
2023
The 2023 BMW X4 presents a compelling package with a good reliability verdict, but buyers must prioritize confirming the completion of two significant recalls, particularly the one concerning the engine starter's moderate fire risk.
2022
The 2022 BMW X4 presents as a capable luxury compact SUV, but potential buyers must prioritize inspecting the engine starter system.
2021
The 2021 BMW X4 presents a mixed reliability picture.
2020
The 2020 BMW X4 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2019
The 2019 BMW X4 offers a compelling blend of performance and practicality, but its average reliability rating warrants careful inspection.
2018
The 2018 BMW X4 offers a compelling blend of performance and utility, but its "Average" reliability rating warrants careful consideration.
2017
The 2017 BMW X4 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2016
The 2016 BMW X4 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2015
The 2015 BMW X4 offers average reliability, but a thorough pre-purchase inspection is essential, focusing on the driver's frontal air bag inflator defect.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the BMW X4?
Carfocal currently has 11 published X4 reports, covering 2015 through 2025. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2025 BMW X4 presents an average reliability profile, primarily due to a critical safety recall concerning the roof structure and head airbag system.
Published year coverage: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.
Is the BMW X4 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every BMW X4. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2025 bmw x4 presents an average reliability profile, primarily due to a critical safety recall concerning the roof structure and head airbag system. and the 2025 bmw x4's value proposition is tempered by its average reliability rating and a significant structural recall. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
11 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the BMW X4?
Across Carfocal's published X4 guides, recurring problem areas include Roof Frame / Airbag System, Brake Pads and Rotors, and Transmission Fluid. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Roof Frame / Airbag System, Brake Pads and Rotors, and Transmission Fluid.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 11
- Years tracked
- 11
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints