Buying a used 2021 BMW X4? Check these 7 recalls first
The 2021 BMW X4 has 7 recalls in this group, with fuel tank weld failure and two starter-related fire concerns standing out. The starter relay recall includes a park-outside instruction for affected vehicles. Seat frame welds, camera visibility, and loss of brake assist complete the listed issues. Its 6 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 2 engine and 2 seat belt reports. The complaint record lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
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 both starter recall repairs and applicable park-outside instructions.
- Request fuel tank weld and seat frame recall completion records.
- Confirm brake-assist repairs and ask about seat belt or engine problems.
- 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, X4 Fuel Tank Weld May Fail | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| BMW and Toyota Supra Starter Relay Fire Risk · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW, Toyota Supra: Engine Starter May Catch Fire | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW M340i, X3, X4 Seat Frames Improperly Welded | Seats | high |
| 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
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 |