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2025 BMW X4 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

64/100

#5 most-complained of 12 X4 years

The 2025 BMW X4 has a complaint index of 64, ranking 5th worst out of 12 model years for this model. NHTSA lists 4 complaints and 1 recall for structural body/head air bag concerns, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.

Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20
18 city / 23 hwy

Top 2025 BMW X4 problems

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

  1. Electrical System2 (50%)
  2. Engine2 (50%)
  3. Other1 (25%)
2025 BMW X4 complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2026Sep 2026
5 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2026 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2026 (3).

2025 BMW X4 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V910000Dec 5, 2024Structure & Body130 vehicles

    Structure:body:roof and pillars

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X4 xDrive 30i, X4 M40i and X4 M vehicles. The inner-left roof frame near the head air bag may have a crack that can damage the head air bag during deployment.

    Risk: An air bag that is damaged during deployment can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, repair the inner-left roof frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2025 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.

2025 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
2023Avoid1007220
2024No verdict553120
2025No verdict644120

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 BMW X4 reliable?
NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 64 for the 2025 BMW X4, placing it 5th worst among the 12 model years tracked. That is worse than the 2016, 2019, and 2021 X4, which scored lower complaint indexes, but better than the 2020 and 2023 model years.
Does the 2025 BMW X4 have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 X4, covering xDrive 30i, M40i, and M models. The inner-left roof frame near the head air bag may have a crack that can damage the air bag during deployment; dealers will inspect and repair it free of charge.
What is the top complaint area for the 2025 BMW X4?
Electrical System and Engine issues are tied as the top problem areas, each accounting for 50% of the 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
How does the 2025 BMW X4 compare to other years?
With a complaint index of 64, the 2025 X4 ranks better than the 2015, 2020, and 2023 model years, which all carry an 'Avoid' verdict, but worse than the 2016, 2019, and 2021 model years, which carry a 'Good' verdict.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 BMW X4?
The EPA rates the 2025 BMW 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.