2017 BMW M4 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 BMW M4
The 2017 BMW M4 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT, AIR BAGS. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2017 BMW M4
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2017 BMW M4, potentially affecting up to 6,459 vehicles.
Recall 18V713000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 2,661 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 17V115000 — AIR BAGS
| 292 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 16V914000 — AIR BAGS
| 3,506 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 BMW M4
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 BMW M4. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON MY CAR SINCE NOVEMBER 2018, BUT BMW HASN'T MADE THE PART AVAILABLE FOR MY CAR. BMW ALSO DOESN'T OFFER A PAYOFF AMOUNT OF MY CAR BECAUSE IT'S NOT SAFE FOR ME TO SELL THE CAR TO SOMEONE ELSE BUT IT'S OKAY FOR ME TO CONTINUE DRIVING THIS CAR.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW M4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V713000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BMW OF MONROVIA (1425 MOUNTAIN AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016, (855) 627-5361) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2017 BMW M4
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 BMW M4 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 BMW M4
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 BMW M4. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B340515 — EQUIPMENT
TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE WHEN CORNERING: The customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle, when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away from a parking space.
B513018 — EQUIPMENT
GROANING NOISE FROM THE CENTER CONSOLE.
B330318 — WHEELS
KNOCKING NOISE OR VIBRATION/DRONING NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE. A hard knocking noise is heard from the rear axle area during load reversals. The tuning of the rear suspension mount for the differential.
B710318 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
REPLACE UNDER HOOD EMISSIONS LABEL This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B71 03 18 dated September 2017 What's New: ? The delivery stop has changed to a service action ? Label location picture updated. A service action has been issued (effective September 10, 2018) on Model Year 2019 BMW M4...
B710318 — EQUIPMENT
REPLACE UNDER HOOD EMISSIONS LABEL This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B71 03 18 dated September 2017 What's New: ? The delivery stop has changed to a service action ? Label location picture updated. A service action has been issued (effective September 10, 2018) on Model Year 2019 BMW M4...
B612717 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
REPLACE BATTERY CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE: In-stock, new vehicle instrument cluster displays the red CCM ÒReplace BatteryÓ (ID # 460).
B122216 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"""WATER INJECTION SYSTEM - WATER LEVEL TOO LOW"". Check Control (CC) Message ""Water level too low, engine performance only available to a limited degree"" is displayed. A fault may be stored in the DME control unit: - 0x124015 - Water injection system, working area: Pressure too low - 0x124013 -...
B513515 — STRUCTURE
"Service Action: Repair Roof Side Frame Paint. 1. Use Repair Instructions RA 51 13 280 ""Remove and install or replace the trim strip on the roof frame on the left or right side"" to remove the left roof side trim.Paint may be blistered / damaged in the area on the...
BMWAUG0516 — POWER TRAIN
The delivery stop has been lifted for certain affected M vehicles produced from May 12, 2016 through July 4, 2016. While the delivery stop has been lifted, customers must sign a disclosure prior to delivery acknowledging the premature wearing of the rear axle differential. A copy of the disclosure form...
B620116 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
"Vehicles which have had the Instrument Cluster (KOMBI) replaced may display incorrect CBS (Condition Based Service) data after programming. AFFECTED VEHICLES Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as ""Open"" when checked either in the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 BMW M4
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW M4
- 2014 BMW M4 — 0 complaints
- 2015 BMW M4 — 16 complaints
- 2016 BMW M4 — 32 complaints
- 2017 BMW M4 (current)
- 2018 BMW M4 — 5 complaints
- 2019 BMW M4 — 0 complaints
- 2020 BMW M4 — 2 complaints
- 2021 BMW M4 — 1 complaint
- 2022 BMW M4 — 2 complaints