2022 BMW X4 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
18/100
#10 most-complained of 12 X4 years
The 2022 BMW X4 has 4 NHTSA complaints, 5 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 18, ranking 10th of 12 model years — better than most other X4 years. Brakes are the top reported problem area, making up 50% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 18 city / 23 hwy
Top 2022 BMW X4 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes2 (50%)
- Engine1 (25%)
- Lane Departure1 (25%)
- Structure & Body1 (25%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (25%)
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle lunges, rocks, and jerks when the brakes are applied, even when dealers say it's operating as designed.
- Owners describe the brake pedal going soft, especially at highway speed, before the brakes suddenly lock up and pull the car to one side.
- One owner reported that a routine inspection at 63,000 miles found a worn transmission bushing, a failed differential seal, and a valve cover needing replacement, despite no off-road use.
2022 BMW X4 recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V056000Jan 30, 2026Electrical System87,394 vehicles
Electrical system:starter assembly
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Risk: Fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V636000Sep 23, 2025Electrical System199,674 vehiclesPark Outside
Electrical system:starter assembly:relay
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.
- NHTSA 22V070000Feb 9, 2022Transmission & Powertrain4 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak.
Risk: An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics unit, free of charge. All of the vehicle population for this recall have been repaired. Owner notification letters were not mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2022 BMW X4 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,075
- 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.
2022 compared with other X4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 BMW X4 reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 4 complaints for the 2022 X4, giving it a Complaint Index of 18 — the second-lowest of the 12 model years tracked, so it ranks well compared to other X4 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 BMW X4?
- Brakes are the top reported problem area, accounting for 50% of complaints, followed by single reports involving the engine, lane departure system, structure/body, and transmission.
- Does the 2022 BMW X4 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2022 X4, covering the engine starter (electrical system, with a park-outside advisory), the transmission mechatronics unit, a rear license plate illumination issue, and an incorrect tire information label.
- How does the 2022 X4 compare to other model years?
- The 2022 X4 ranks 10th worst out of 12 years by Complaint Index (18), well below the 2023 X4's Complaint Index of 100 and the 2020 X4's 91, both marked Avoid.