Buying a used 2020 BMW X4? Check these 10 recalls first
The 2020 BMW X4 has 10 recalls in this group. Front bearing failure carries a stop-driving instruction, while the starter relay fire recall carries a park-outside instruction for affected vehicles. Steering rack and tie rod defects add mechanical concerns alongside camera, restraint, and brake-assist recalls. Its 15 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports: electrical leads with 4, followed by suspension and airbags with 3 each. The record includes 1 reported crash and 0 fires.
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.
- Verify front bearing recall status and any applicable stop-driving instruction.
- Confirm starter relay repair and applicable park-outside instructions.
- Request steering rack, tie rod, and brake-assist recall repair records.
- 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 2020 BMW X4
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW X3 And X4 Front Bearing Failure · do not drive | Suspension | critical |
| BMW and Toyota Supra Starter Relay Fire Risk · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW, Toyota Supra backup camera image can vanish | Back Over Prevention | high |
| BMW X3, X4 Steering Rack Pinion May Break | Steering | high |
| BMW X3 and X4: Airbag Panel Piece Risk | Electrical System | high |
| BMW and Toyota Sports Cars: Steering Tie Rod May Fracture | Steering | high |
| BMW seat belt buckle sensors may misread belted occupants | Seat Belts | medium |
| BMW X3, X4 and M5 rearview camera image partly blocked | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| BMW backup camera may show partial or blank image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| BMW and Toyota Supra May Lose Brake Assist | Engine | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
15 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 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 | 4 | Yes |
| Suspension | 3 | Yes |
| AIR Bags | 3 | None found |
| Seat Belts | 2 | Yes |
| Steering | 1 | Yes |
| Wheels | 1 | None found |