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BMW M4 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 6 model years, NHTSA lists 14 recalls and 44 owner complaints for the BMW M4. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
BMW M4 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 BMW M4 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2020 BMW M4 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2018 BMW M4 | 1 | 6 | |
| 2017 BMW M4 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2016 BMW M4 | 3 | 22 | |
| 2015 BMW M4 | 3 | 12 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All BMW models.
BMW M4: questions owners ask
Which BMW M4 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the BMW M4 model years with the most are the 2016 (22), 2015 (12) and 2018 (6). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which BMW M4 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2020 (1), 2021 (1) and 2017 (2), out of 6 model years from 2015 to 2021. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the BMW M4 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 6 BMW M4 model years, 14 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2015 (3), 2016 (3) and 2017 (3). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How often does the BMW M4 fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the BMW M4's first-time failure rate ranged from 10.3% for cars first registered in 2019 to 15% for 2015, across 7 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, suspension, lights and electrics. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.