BMW X4 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 21 safety recalls naming the BMW X4, launched from 2016 to 2026. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
BMW X4 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 21
- 2016 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 2 March 2026
- R/2026/054
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every BMW X4 recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Replace the Engine Starter Motor
R/2026/054, launched 2 March 2026. Also covers the 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, X3, X5, Z4
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.
Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs)
R/2025/349, launched 18 December 2025. Also covers the 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, X1, X3, X5, X5M, X6, X6M
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.
Replace the Engine Starter Motor
R/2025/405, launched 27 October 2025. Also covers the 1 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, X3, Z4
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.
Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5
R/2024/403, launched 21 October 2024. Also covers the 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, X1, X3, X5, X6
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.
On affected vehicles the three screws connecting the electric motor to the steering gear are potentially not fastened correctly.
R/2023/355, launched 20 December 2023, 46 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the X3
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
On affected vehicles ingress of transmission fluid may occur to the integrated transmission control unit within the mechatronic module
R/2023/354, launched 20 December 2023, 26 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 3 Series, X3, X3M, X5, X5M, X6M
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
Checking potential vehicle damage
R/2024/156, launched 20 October 2023. Also covers the X3, X3M, X5, X5M, X6, X6M, X7, Xm
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
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.
R/2023/016, launched 24 January 2023. Also covers the 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, X1, X3, X5, X5M, X6, X6M
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.
Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold
R/2022/255, launched 22 August 2022, 322,745 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, 8 Series, X1, X3, X5, X6, X7
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.
THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER MAY LEAK OVER TIME AND CAUSE THERMAL INCIDENT
R/2022/206, launched 1 August 2022, 319,399 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, X1, X3, X5, X6
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.
THE OBD SOFTWARE COULD MISINTERPRET CERTAIN INPUT PARAMETERS FOR THE ENGINE MANGEMENT SYSTEM
R/2022/084, launched 28 March 2022, 6,401 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 5 Series, X3
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.
THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COULD LEAK OVER TIME
R/2021/213, launched 14 June 2021, 18,330 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 3 Series, 4 Series, 6 Series, X3, X5, X6
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.
THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER COULD LEAK OVER TIME
R/2021/037, launched 9 February 2021, 63,888 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, X3, X5
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.
THE BATTERY CABLES ON THE 48V STARTER GENERATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY SECURED DURING PRODUCTION
R/2021/015, launched 25 January 2021, 388 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, X3, X5, X6, X7
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.
THE CABLE LENGTHS FOR THE ELECTRIC CONNECTION OF THE HALL SENSOR INSIDE THE SEATBELT BUCKLE COULD BE TOO SHORT
R/2020/120, launched 22 April 2020, 326 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 8 Series, X3, X3M, X4M
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.
FRONT AXLE SWIVEL BEARINGS NOT PRODUCED TO SPECIFICATION
R/2019/377, launched 3 October 2019, 13 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the X3
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.
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COOLER COULD LEAK
R/2018/341, launched 7 December 2018, 225,449 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, X1, X3, X5, X6
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
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER COULD POTENTIALLY LEAK OVER TIME
R/2018/258, launched 5 November 2018, 153,602 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, X3, X5
Defect: The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk.
Remedy: The EGR cooler will be replaced with an improved version.
PISTONS IN REAR BRAKE CALIPERS MAY NOT BE COATED TO SPECIFICATIONS
R/2018/220, launched 10 August 2018, 1,032 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the X3
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.
RESTRICTED FUEL SUPPLY COULD CAUSE ENGINE TO STALL
R/2018/099, launched 16 April 2018, 1,752 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the X3
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.
ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY BECOME INSECURE
R/2016/179, launched 6 June 2016, 45,154 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the X3
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.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a BMW X4, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a BMW dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.