Buying a used 2023 BMW X4? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2023 BMW X4 has 2 recalls in this group: an engine starter fire risk and transmission control units that may leak oil. Both warrant VIN-specific repair records, since the listed recall subjects concern distinct components. Its 8 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 2 service brake and 2 forward collision avoidance reports. Reported outcomes include 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury, without establishing a connection between those events and either recall.
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 VIN-specific engine starter fire recall completion.
- Request transmission control unit oil-leak repair records.
- Ask about braking or collision-warning incidents and related repairs.
- 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 2023 BMW X4
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW, Toyota Supra: Engine Starter May Catch Fire | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW, Toyota Supra Transmission Control Units May Leak Oil | Power Train | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
8 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 1 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 2 | None found |
| Power Train | 1 | Yes |
| Engine | 1 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 1 | None found |
| Electrical System | 1 | Yes |