2025 BMW X4 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint 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.
- Electrical System2 (50%)
- Engine2 (50%)
- Other1 (25%)
2025 BMW X4 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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
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.