Buying a used 2019 BMW X4? Check these 7 recalls first
The 2019 X4's recalls cluster around crash protection and braking: rear brakes that may lose stopping power, two separate campaigns for a passenger airbag that may not deploy, front seatbacks that can fold unexpectedly, and a dashboard panel that may break in a crash. Three more cover backup camera image loss. None carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning. NHTSA has only 10 owner complaints — unverified reports — with no crashes and one fire, spread across electrical, power train, engine and service brakes.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm both passenger airbag recalls were performed, not just one, and that the airbag light works at startup.
- Push and shake both front seatbacks for play, and check rear brake feel and pad/rotor condition.
- Cycle into reverse several times to see whether the backup camera image appears reliably.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any BMW dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 BMW X4
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW X3 and X4 rear brakes may lose stopping power | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| BMW X3 and X4 passenger airbag may not deploy | AIR Bags | high |
| BMW X3 and X4 front seatbacks may fold unexpectedly | Seats | high |
| BMW X3 and X4 passenger airbag may not deploy | AIR Bags | high |
| BMW X3 and X4 Dashboard Panel May Break in Crash | Electrical System | medium |
| BMW backup camera may show partial or blank image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| BMW and Toyota Supra backup camera picture can vanish | Back Over Prevention | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
10 complaints filed for this model year, including 0 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | Yes |
| Power Train | 2 | None found |
| Engine | 2 | None found |
| Brakes | 2 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 1 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | None found |