2020 BMW M4 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 BMW M4
The 2020 BMW M4 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2020 BMW M4
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2020 BMW M4, potentially affecting up to 5,100 vehicles.
Recall 20V666000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
| 21 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 19V352000 — AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
| 5,079 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 BMW M4
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 BMW M4. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2020 BMW M4. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was a failure with the wheelbase and the front end was raising off the ground while turning. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact performed a personal diagnosis with adaptive mobility deactivated. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the dealer claimed to have replaced the engine, and repaired the rear and front suspensions; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,200.
The contact owns a 2020 BMW M4. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was a failure with the wheelbase and the front end was raising off the ground while turning. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact performed a personal diagnosis with adaptive mobility deactivated. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the dealer claimed to have replaced the engine, and repaired the rear and front suspensions; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,200.
Safety Rating for the 2020 BMW M4
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 BMW M4 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 BMW M4
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2020 BMW M4. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B120321 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Due to an software error, the adaptation values of the actuator contiguous wheel slip limitation (ARB) may be lost.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 BMW M4
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW M4
- 2015 BMW M4 — 16 complaints
- 2016 BMW M4 — 32 complaints
- 2017 BMW M4 — 2 complaints
- 2018 BMW M4 — 5 complaints
- 2019 BMW M4 — 0 complaints
- 2020 BMW M4 (current)
- 2021 BMW M4 — 1 complaint
- 2022 BMW M4 — 2 complaints
- 2024 BMW M4 — 1 complaint
- 2025 BMW M4 — 0 complaints