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2024 BMW X4 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

55/100

#6 most-complained of 12 X4 years

The 2024 BMW X4 has a complaint index of 55, ranking 6th out of 12 model years, with 3 complaints, 1 crash, and 1 recall for a steering gear issue. It sits in the middle of the pack, neither the best nor worst X4 year.

Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20
18 city / 23 hwy

Top 2024 BMW X4 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System1 (33%)
  2. Other1 (33%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain1 (33%)
  4. Visibility & Wipers1 (33%)

What owners report

  • Sunroof glass shattered with a loud noise while driving at low speed in a parking lot.
  • Vehicle developed an intermittent raw fuel odor accompanied by shaking at idle.
  • Dealership was unable to duplicate the fuel odor and shaking issue and declined further diagnostics under warranty.
  • Owners describe the shaking at idle as a possible stall risk and the fuel odor as a fire hazard.
2024 BMW X4 complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2025Dec 2025Jul 2026
4 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2025 to Jul 2026; peak Dec 2025 (2).

2024 BMW X4 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 23V770000Nov 16, 2023Steering201 vehicles

    Steering

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 2 Series Coupe (230i), 330i, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i vehicles. The steering gear may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosen.

    Risk: A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2024 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.

2024 compared with other X4 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022No verdict184520
2023Avoid1007220
2024No verdict553120
2025No verdict644120

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 BMW X4 reliable?
NHTSA lists 3 complaints and 1 recall for the 2024 BMW X4, with a complaint index of 55, ranking 6th out of 12 model years. That places it in the middle of the pack compared to other X4 years.
Does the 2024 BMW X4 have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 23V770000) covers the steering gear, which may not have been tightened properly. BMW dealers replace the steering gear free of charge.
What is the top problem area for the 2024 BMW X4?
Fuel System complaints make up 33% of reported issues, tied with Transmission & Powertrain and Visibility & Wipers, each also at 33%.
How does the 2024 X4 compare to the worst X4 years?
The 2024 X4's complaint index of 55 is lower than the 2023 X4 (100, rated Avoid) and the 2020 X4 (91, rated Avoid), suggesting fewer reported problems relative to those years.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 BMW X4?
EPA rates the 2024 X4 at 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,075.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.