2014 BMW X4 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2014 BMW X4 and a complaint index of 0, the lowest among the 12 model years with data, ranking it 12th (best) worst-first. It has 1 recall, covering an airbag inflator that may explode during deployment.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #12 of 12 X4 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 0
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- —
Top 2014 BMW X4 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2014 BMW X4 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V797000Nov 24, 2023Airbags486 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i, and 2015 X4 xDrive35i vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2014 compared with other X4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 BMW X4 reliable?
- NHTSA shows 0 complaints and a complaint index of 0 for the 2014 X4, the best (lowest) result among all 12 model years with data, ranking 12th worst-first.
- Does the 2014 BMW X4 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 X4 involving the driver's front airbag inflator, which may explode during deployment; dealers replace the airbag free of charge.
- What year BMW X4 should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2015, 2020, and 2023 X4 model years carry an Avoid verdict, with complaint indexes of 82, 91, and 100 respectively. The 2014 X4 is not flagged as Avoid.
- How does the 2014 X4 compare to other X4 years?
- The 2014 X4 has a complaint index of 0, lower than every other listed year, including 2016 (45) and 2019 (36), both rated Good.