Which BMW X4 year has the most recalls?

2020 has the most recall campaigns (10).

Which BMW X4 years have no complaints or recalls on record?

2015. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.

How is this comparison made?

We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.

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BMW X4: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 11 model years of the BMW X4 on record, 2020 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (15, most often about electrical system). It also has the most recall campaigns (10). 2023 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (3).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury	Most reported	Combined
2025	1	4	0	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	17 MPG
2024	1	3	1	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	17 MPG
2023	2	8	3	SERVICE BRAKES	17 MPG
2022	5	4	0	SERVICE BRAKES	17 MPG
2021	7	6	0	ENGINE	16 MPG
2020	10	15	1	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	16 MPG
2019	7	10	1	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	25 MPG
2018	1	11	3	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	23 MPG
2017	2	3	0	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	23 MPG
2016	2	10	1	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	21 MPG
2015	0	0	0	—	23 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

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Questions

Which BMW X4 year has the most complaints?: Of 11 model years of the BMW X4 on record, 2020 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (15, most often about electrical system).
Which BMW X4 year has the most recalls?: 2020 has the most recall campaigns (10).
Which BMW X4 years have no complaints or recalls on record?: 2015. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?: We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.