The BMW M4 spans 2015–2026 with 24 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.0/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2016, 2015, 2018 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 2019, 2023, 2024. It delivers up to 30 mpg combined and NHTSA-rated safety.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The BMW M4 is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2015 to 2026 across multiple generations.
How to read a BMW M4 VIN — every digit explained
Every BMW M4 carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a BMW and the country it was built in (real BMW codes below).
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled this M4.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- Germany3MF · 3MW · 5UM · WAP · WB1 · WB3
- USA4US · 5UX · 5YM
Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. For the full year-code table (2001–2026), country codes and where the VIN is stamped on your M4, see the complete guide to reading a VIN.
How many recalls does the BMW M4 have?
The BMW M4 has 24 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2015–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2026 BMW M4 recalls 1
Electrical System:wiring:power Distribution Module/ipdm
What's wrong. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 M4 and 430i vehicles. The positive battery cables may not be properly connected to the power distribution box, resulting in an engine stall and a fire.
Risk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash and a fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace cables and power distribution box as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 17, 2025.
2021 BMW M4 recalls 2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
What's wrong. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, and 2021 M3, M3 Competition, M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, X5 xDrive45e, 745 Le xDrive. The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance.
Risk. A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Seat Belts
What's wrong. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk. During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Fix. Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).
2020 BMW M4 recalls 2
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
What's wrong. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 M2 Coupe and 2020 M4 Coupe vehicles. Fuel injectors may have been installed without a damping component which is used to reduce vibration. If a damping component is not present, vibration will increase at the connection between the fuel line and the fuel rail, which over time, can result in damage at the connection.
Risk. A damaged connection between the fuel line and the fuel rail could lead to a fuel leak and, in the presence of an ignition source, increase the risk of a fire.
Fix. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel injectors and if a damping component is missing, the injectors and the fuel rail will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags:knee Bolster
What's wrong. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
Risk. An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
Fix. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2019 BMW M4 recalls 1
Air Bags:knee Bolster
What's wrong. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
Risk. An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
Fix. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2018 BMW M4 recalls 1
Seat Belts:front
What's wrong. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, and M4 convertible vehicles. The Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) within the front seat belt assemblies may have been produced with incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism housings.
Risk. If the vehicle has an incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism, the seat belt may not restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary replace, the front seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2017 BMW M4 recalls 3
Air Bags
What's wrong. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Risk. If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags
What's wrong. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Risk. If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
What's wrong. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 BMW M3 Sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS Coupes and 2017 BMW M4 Convertible vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion.
Risk. A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix. BMW will notify vehicle owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2016 BMW M4 recalls 3
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
What's wrong. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 M3 Sedan vehicles manufactured May 30, 2015, to September 2, 2015, 2016 M4 Coupe vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to September 11, 2015, and 2015-2016 M4 Convertible vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to August 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft with a slip-joint that may not have been filled with grease. As a result, the slip-joint may fail over time.
Risk. If the slip-joint fails, there would be a loss of power to the rear axle and therefore the vehicle would stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driveshaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Structure:frame And Members
What's wrong. BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear differential for a prior service action, the rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of being replaced. Reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen.
Risk. Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear sub-frame bolts with new bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
What's wrong. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 BMW M3 Sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS Coupes and 2017 BMW M4 Convertible vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion.
Risk. A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix. BMW will notify vehicle owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2015 BMW M4 recalls 3
Air Bags:side/window
What's wrong. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
Risk. An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix. Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
What's wrong. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 M3 Sedan vehicles manufactured May 30, 2015, to September 2, 2015, 2016 M4 Coupe vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to September 11, 2015, and 2015-2016 M4 Convertible vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to August 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft with a slip-joint that may not have been filled with grease. As a result, the slip-joint may fail over time.
Risk. If the slip-joint fails, there would be a loss of power to the rear axle and therefore the vehicle would stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driveshaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Structure:frame And Members
What's wrong. BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear differential for a prior service action, the rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of being replaced. Reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen.
Risk. Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear sub-frame bolts with new bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Best and worst years for the BMW M4
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 12 tracked years, the worst years are 2016, 2015, 2018 and the best (fewest complaints) are 2019, 2023, 2024.
ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.
| Year | Owner complaints | Top issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 M4 | Engine | Avoid | |
| 2016 M4 | Engine | Avoid | |
| 2017 M4 | Power Train | Average | |
| 2018 M4 | Fuel/propulsion System | Avoid | |
| 2019 M4 | — | Best | |
| 2020 M4 | Suspension | Average | |
| 2021 M4 | Service Brakes | Average | |
| 2022 M4 | Visibility | Average | |
| 2023 M4 | — | Best | |
| 2024 M4 | — | Best | |
| 2025 M4 | — | Average | |
| 2026 M4 | — | Average |
What are the most common BMW M4 problems?
The most-reported BMW M4 problems are Seats (1 reports), Engine (16 reports) and Gasoline (1 reports) — out of 44 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:
Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
BMW M4 specifications & dimensions
The 2023 BMW M4 measures 188″ long on a 113″ wheelbase, with a curb weight near 4,189 lb. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the BMW M4 window sticker.
| Years | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 188″ | 73″ | 57″ | 113″ | 4,189 lb |
| 2015–2020 | 184″ | 74″ | 55″ | 111″ | 4,054 lb |
Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
BMW M4 cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the M4 holds — passengers and cargo. EPA measures its interior at 91 cu ft of passenger volume and 12 cu ft of cargo. Seating capacity and legroom vary by trim.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
BMW M4 tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the BMW M4 get?
The BMW M4 returns up to 30 combined MPG (EPA), which works out to roughly $2,550/yr in fuel. Pick an engine to see MPG, annual running cost and CO₂ by year:
The 2027 BMW M4 (3L 6-cyl) gets 19 mpg combined and costs about $4,050/yr to fuel, emitting 470 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 4/10) — about $9,250 more than the average new vehicle over 5 years.
| Year | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Smog | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 M4 | 16 | 23 | $4,050 | 470 | — | 3L 6-cyl | |
| 2026 M4 | 16 | 23 | $4,050 | 470 | — | 3L 6-cyl | |
| 2025 M4 | 16 | 23 | $4,050 | 470 | 4/10 | 3L 6-cyl | |
| 2024 M4 | 16 | 23 | $4,050 | 470 | 5/10 | 3L 6-cyl | |
| 2023 M4 | 16 | 23 | $4,050 | 470 | 5/10 | 3L 6-cyl | |
| 2022 M4 | 16 | 23 | $4,050 | 470 | 5/10 | 3L 6-cyl | |
| 2021 M4 | 16 | 23 | $4,050 | 470 | 5/10 | 3L 6-cyl | |
| 2020 M4 | 17 | 25 | $3,850 | 450 | 3/10 | 3L 6-cyl | |
| 2019 M4 | 17 | 25 | $3,850 | 450 | 3/10 | 3L 6-cyl | |
| 2018 M4 | 17 | 25 | $3,850 | 450 | 3/10 | 3L 6-cyl | |
| 2017 M4 | 17 | 26 | $3,850 | 438 | 6/10 | 3L 6-cyl | |
| 2016 M4 | 17 | 26 | $3,850 | 440 | 6/10 | 3L 6-cyl | |
| 2015 M4 | 17 | 26 | $3,850 | 440 | 6/10 | 3L 6-cyl |
The 2027 BMW M4 (3L 6-cyl Hybrid) gets 30 mpg combined and costs about $2,550/yr to fuel, emitting 295 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 6/10) — about $1,750 more than the average new vehicle over 5 years.
| Year | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Smog | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 M4 | 27 | 34 | $2,550 | 295 | — | 3L 6-cyl Hybrid | |
| 2026 M4 | 27 | 34 | $2,550 | 296 | — | 3L 6-cyl Hybrid | |
| 2025 M4 | 27 | 34 | $2,550 | 296 | 6/10 | 3L 4-cyl Hybrid | |
| 2024 M4 | 24 | 32 | $2,850 | 329 | 5/10 | 3L 6-cyl Hybrid | |
| 2023 M4 | 24 | 32 | $2,850 | 325 | 5/10 | 3L 6-cyl Hybrid | |
| 2022 M4 | 25 | 34 | $2,750 | 312 | 5/10 | 3L 6-cyl Hybrid | |
| 2021 M4 | 23 | 31 | $2,950 | 338 | 5/10 | 3L 6-cyl Hybrid |
Source: EPA fuel-economy database (ForCar-hosted, 1986–2027) — best combined rating per engine & year, with EPA annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.
See how the M4 stacks up against the most fuel-efficient sedans, or calculate this M4's real yearly fuel cost.
What engines does the BMW M4 have? Power & range
The BMW M4 is offered with 2 powertrains — 3L 6-cyl, 3L 6-cyl Hybrid. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 3.0L · 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | RWD | Premium |
| Hybrid | 3.0L · 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
How much does a BMW M4 cost to own?
A used BMW M4 sells for a median of about $77,000 for a 2025 — most listed between $77,000 and $77,000, from 60 real US listings we track. That real market price is what depreciation eats into, so it's the true anchor of the cost to own:
| Year | Typical price | Market range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 M4 | $77,000–$77,000 | 5 | |
| 2024 M4 | $75,392–$78,999 | 4 | |
| 2022 M4 | $65,995–$75,983 | 3 | |
| 2021 M4 | $51,000–$69,950 | 4 | |
| 2018 M4 | $38,500–$56,495 | 5 | |
| 2016 M4 | $33,888–$39,998 | 23 |
For every model year mileage-adjusted, trade-in vs private-party vs dealer pricing and a good-deal check, see what a M4 is worth today, or browse used-market prices for sedans.
A BMW M4 tends to depreciate faster than average. A typical example keeps roughly 37% of its value after five years — losing about 63% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 75% | $22,500 | −$7,500 |
| Year 2 | 63% | $18,900 | −$11,100 |
| Year 3 | 53% | $15,900 | −$14,100 |
| Year 4 | 44% | $13,200 | −$16,800 |
| Year 5 | 37% | $11,100 | −$18,900 |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this M4 loses about 63% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
- Fuel — ≈ $12,750 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the M4 ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
How much is a BMW M4 to insure?
A BMW M4 costs about $3,000 a year to insure for a typical driver on full coverage — roughly 109% above the average car. That's from its real HLDI insurance-loss index (209, where 100 = average car); your own rate moves with state, age, record and coverage.
Estimate = US-average premium × the M4's HLDI loss index. See BMW insurance cost by model, cost by state, or compare any car.
Is the BMW M4 safe?
NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the M4 yet — see the top-rated safest cars instead.
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How many miles does a BMW M4 last?
A well-maintained BMW M4 typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.0/5.
Check your BMW M4’s VIN — history, recalls & specs
Title records, open recalls, build details and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.
Check this M4’s VIN free →All BMW M4 model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the BMW M4 — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 M4 | 1 recall | — | |
| 2025 M4 | 0 | — | |
| 2024 M4 | 4 recalls | — | |
| 2023 M4 | 0 | — | |
| 2022 M4 | 3 recalls | — | |
| 2021 M4 | 2 recalls | — | |
| 2020 M4 | 2 recalls | — | |
| 2019 M4 | 1 recall | — | |
| 2018 M4 | 2 recalls | — | |
| 2017 M4 | 3 recalls | — | |
| 2016 M4 | 3 recalls | — | |
| 2015 M4 | 3 recalls | — |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the M4?
By owner-complaint volume, 2016, 2015, 2018 drew the most reports. 2019, 2023, 2024 have the cleanest records.
How many recalls does the M4 have?
24 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2015–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN. See all BMW recalls and reliability across every model.
What MPG does the M4 get?
Up to 30 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.
How many miles does a M4 last?
A well-maintained M4 typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the M4 reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the M4 is 4.0/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the BMW M4 warranty?
New BMW models carry a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 4 years / 50,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a BMW dealer.
Where is the BMW M4 made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your M4's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; BMW may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much ground clearance does the M4 have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.