Buying a used 2020 BMW X4? Check these 10 recalls first
The 2020 X4 stands out for severity: one recall for front suspension parts that may break carries a stop-driving warning, and a starter relay fire-risk recall carries a park-outside warning. M40i models have a separate loss-of-steering-control recall, and there are further campaigns for a tie rod that can break and loss of power brake assist. Lower-priority items cover the dashboard panel, a seat belt sensor and backup cameras. NHTSA lists 15 unverified owner complaints, 1 crash, no fires; electrical, suspension and air bags lead.
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 in writing that the stop-driving front suspension recall and the starter relay fire recall are both completed.
- Ask whether it is an M40i, and if so whether the steering-control recall was done.
- Have a shop inspect tie rods and suspension joints, and test brake pedal effort with the engine running.
- 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 suspension parts may break · do not drive | Suspension | critical |
| BMW X3 M40i and X4 M40i may lose steering control | Steering | critical |
| BMW X3, X4 and Z4 starter relay fire risk · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW and Toyota Supra steering tie rod can break | Steering | high |
| BMW and Toyota Supra lose power brake assist | Engine | high |
| BMW X3 and X4 Dashboard Panel May Break in Crash | Electrical System | medium |
| BMW X3, X4 and 3-Series seat belt sensor fault | Seat Belts | 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 |
| BMW X3, X4 and 5 Series backup camera partly blocked | Back Over Prevention | low |
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 |