2017 BMW X4 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
9/100
#11 most-complained of 12 X4 years
The 2017 BMW X4 has a Complaint Index of 9, among the lowest of the 12 model years tracked, ranking 11th worst overall. NHTSA lists 3 complaints and 2 recalls for this year, with the electrical system as the top problem area.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19.5 city / 26.5 hwy
Top 2017 BMW X4 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System3 (100%)
- Brakes2 (67%)
- Engine1 (33%)
- Steering1 (33%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (33%)
What owners report
- Dash and infotainment screens flicker or go dark for a few seconds, followed by warnings for loss of power steering and loss of braking power, reported at 46,000 miles.
- During the same electrical glitch, the transmission drops into neutral and the car can shut off before control returns.
- An owner reported a recall (24V608000) covering the engine, engine cooling, and electrical system, but said the replacement part was unavailable at 100,000 miles.
2017 BMW X4 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V608000Aug 13, 2024Electrical System720,796 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 16V333000May 23, 2016Other188,668 vehicles
Child seat:latch strap
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4 xDriveM40i vehicles manufactured March3, 2014 to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have lower anchor bars for securing child restraint seats that may become damaged when using the European-ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
Risk: Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2017 BMW X4 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19.5 MPG
- Highway
- 26.5 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,625
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other X4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 BMW X4 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 X4 has a Complaint Index of 9, one of the lowest among the 12 model years tracked, and ranks 11th worst out of those years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW X4?
- NHTSA data shows the electrical system as the top problem area, accounting for all 3 complaints on file, followed by brakes, engine, steering, and transmission issues with 1-2 complaints each.
- Does the 2017 BMW X4 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 X4: one covering the electrical system and water pump (24V608000) and another involving a structural bracket weld (16V333000).
- How does the 2017 X4 compare to other model years?
- The 2017 X4's Complaint Index of 9 is much lower than 2015 (82), 2020 (91), and 2023 (100), which are listed as Avoid years, making 2017 comparatively favorable within the model's history.
- What mileage do 2017 X4 problems typically show up at?
- The median mileage at failure across complaints for the 2017 X4 is 73,000 miles, with brake-related issues reported around 46,000 miles and engine/transmission issues around 100,000 miles.