Buying a used 2021 BMW X4? Check these 7 recalls first
Fire and fuel risk define the 2021 X4's recall record: a fuel filler pipe that can leak, a starter relay fire risk that carries a park-outside warning, and a separate starter that can overheat and catch fire. Also recalled are loss of power brake assist, poorly welded seat frames, and backup camera image problems. NHTSA shows just 6 owner complaints — unverified reports — with no crashes, fires or injuries, touching engine, seat belts, power train and other.
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 starter recalls and the fuel filler pipe recall were completed, since the relay one required parking outside.
- Smell for fuel odor near the filler neck and after refueling, and look for staining under the rear.
- Check the front seat frames for looseness or creaking and test brake pedal firmness.
- 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 2021 BMW X4
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW X3 and X4 fuel filler pipe can leak | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| BMW X3, X4 and Z4 starter relay fire risk · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW and Toyota Supra Starter Can Overheat and Catch Fire | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW and Toyota Supra lose power brake assist | Engine | high |
| BMW 3 Series, X3 and X4 seat frames poorly welded | Seats | high |
| BMW backup camera may show partial or blank image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| BMW X3, X4 and 5 Series backup camera partly blocked | Back Over Prevention | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
6 complaints filed for this model year. 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | Yes |
| Seat Belts | 2 | None found |
| Power Train | 1 | None found |
| Suspension | 1 | None found |