2017 BMW X4 recalls
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short…
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
720,796 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Child Seat · NHTSA 16V333000 · May 23, 2016
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4 xDriveM40i vehicles manufactured March3, 2014 to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have lower anchor bars for…
Risk: Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
188,668 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Electrical System · May 1, 2025 · 100,000 miles · OH
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact…
Engine and Engine Cooling · May 1, 2025 · 100,000 miles · OH
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact…
Power Train · May 1, 2025 · 100,000 miles · OH
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact…
Electrical System · Dec 29, 2020 · OR
While driving out of a pkg lot at low speed and snow conditions, multiple warning lights turned on, while vehicle slided toward colision. The car went to park (by itself) while moving fwd direction, the rear tires were spinning and the front were locked into park without any traction. While the car moved toward collision, people helped to pushed the car away from other cars,…
Service Brakes · Dec 29, 2020 · OR
While driving out of a pkg lot at low speed and snow conditions, multiple warning lights turned on, while vehicle slided toward colision. The car went to park (by itself) while moving fwd direction, the rear tires were spinning and the front were locked into park without any traction. While the car moved toward collision, people helped to pushed the car away from other cars,…
Electrical System · Dec 27, 2019 · 46,000 miles · FL
The vehicle's dash and infotainment screens will flicker or stay off for a period of a few seconds, immediately after the vehicle will display various errors including but not limited to loss of power steering, loss of braking power, the transmission will get thrown into neutral, on some occasions the car will turn off. After a few seconds, you will regain control of the…
Service Brakes · Dec 27, 2019 · 46,000 miles · FL
The vehicle's dash and infotainment screens will flicker or stay off for a period of a few seconds, immediately after the vehicle will display various errors including but not limited to loss of power steering, loss of braking power, the transmission will get thrown into neutral, on some occasions the car will turn off. After a few seconds, you will regain control of the…
Steering · Dec 27, 2019 · 46,000 miles · FL
The vehicle's dash and infotainment screens will flicker or stay off for a period of a few seconds, immediately after the vehicle will display various errors including but not limited to loss of power steering, loss of braking power, the transmission will get thrown into neutral, on some occasions the car will turn off. After a few seconds, you will regain control of the…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 BMW X4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2017 BMW X4, the most recent one (24V608000) for electrical system. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW X4?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are electrical system (3), service brakes (2), engine and engine cooling (1).
Is NHTSA investigating the 2017 BMW X4?
NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle, most recently EA21002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture.