Buying a used 2022 BMW X4? Check these 5 recalls first
The 2022 X4 has a short recall list weighted toward fire and rollaway risk: a starter relay fire risk with a park-outside warning, a separate starter that can overheat and catch fire, and a transmission fault that can cause the vehicle to roll away. Two minor campaigns cover an incorrect tire label and misplaced rear license plate lights. Owner feedback is thin — NHTSA lists 3 unverified complaints, no crashes or fires, in service brakes, structure and lane departure.
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.
- Ask for dealer records on both starter recalls and the transmission rollaway fix.
- Test that the transmission reliably holds in Park on an incline and that the parking brake engages.
- Compare tire sizes and pressures on the car to the door label, which was recalled as incorrect.
- 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 2022 BMW X4
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X3 and X4 transmission fault can cause rollaway | Power Train | high |
| BMW X4 tire label shows wrong size and pressure | Equipment | low |
| BMW X4 rear license plate lights are positioned incorrectly | Exterior Lighting | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
3 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2 | None found |
| Structure | 1 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | None found |