2019 BMW X4 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
36/100
#8 most-complained of 12 X4 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2019 BMW X4 has a Complaint Index of 36 and ranks 8th of 12 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other X4 years. NHTSA lists 10 complaints, 7 recalls, and 1 fire report, with Brakes and Electrical System as the top problem areas.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 28 hwy
Top 2019 BMW X4 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes3 (30%)
- Electrical System3 (30%)
- Engine2 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (20%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (10%)
- Fuel System1 (10%)
- Other1 (10%)
What owners report
- Owners report the electrical system caught fire while the car was off, locked, and parked in a garage.
- Rear brake discs showed grinding-type wear grooves within days of purchase on a nearly new vehicle.
- The engine stalled while driving in rain and would not restart, leaving the vehicle inoperable.
- Collision detection activated with no obstacle present, sometimes braking hard at highway speed.
- The front end shuddered during turns while a "Service Brakes" message displayed, though the VIN was not under recall.
- A fuel line cracked behind the back seat and leaked fuel, with owners noting signs the crack may have originated at the factory.
2019 BMW X4 recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V521000Jul 8, 2021Airbags138 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant classification system may have been improperly assembled, which could result in the misclassification of the seat as unoccupied, and deactivate the front air bag.
Risk: A deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat foam, which includes the occupant classification system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 21V096000Feb 19, 2021Collision Avoidance & Cameras13,858 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 20V152000Mar 18, 2020Airbags15 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i, and 2018-2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3M vehicles. The instrument panel casing may not have been tightened properly to the passenger air bag.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag could damage the instrument panel and cause small pieces of the panel to strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel casing, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2019 BMW X4 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,325
- 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.
2019 compared with other X4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 BMW X4 reliable?
- Compared to other X4 model years, the 2019 X4 rates Good, with a Complaint Index of 36 and rank of 8th out of 12 years tracked.
- What are the main problems with the 2019 BMW X4?
- NHTSA complaint data shows Brakes and Electrical System each make up 30% of complaints, followed by Engine and Transmission & Powertrain issues at 20% each.
- Does the 2019 BMW X4 have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2019 X4, covering airbags, brakes, collision-avoidance cameras, and structure/body seat welds; none are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2019 X4 compare to other years?
- The 2019 X4's Complaint Index of 36 is lower than 2015 (82), 2018 (73), and 2020 (91), which are rated Avoid or Caution, making 2019 comparatively better among X4 years.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 BMW X4?
- EPA rates the 2019 X4 at 24 mpg combined (21 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,325.