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2015 BMW M4 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2015 BMW M4 has been recalled for, how often it fails the UK MOT and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 3safety recalls
- 12owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 1fire report
- 15%fail the UK MOT
12 complaints, against an average of 6 for the other 5 BMW M4 model years.
Every BMW M4 model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.
What goes wrong with the 2015 BMW M4?
The components named most often in the 12 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2015 BMW M4 been recalled?
3 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Air Bags: Side/Window 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.
Structure: Frame And Members 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 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.
Is the 2015 BMW M4 recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSATakata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs)
Risk: Affected vehicles are already included in Safety Recalls within the markets they have previously resided in. The vehicles may be fitted with a driver and/or passenger airbag/s which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury which could prove fatal to people in the vicinity.
Fix: Vehicles will have the affected airbags checked and if necessary replaced.
UK DVSAA possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which…A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.
Risk: A possible degradation of airbag propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.
Fix: On affected vehicles the drivers airbag module will be replaced.
UK DVSADriveshaft may fail
Risk: The propshaft slide joint may not have been lubricated during manufacture
Fix: On affected vehicles check propshaft and hwere necessary replace propshaft.
EU Safety GateA seam on the inflator housing of the driver airbag may not have been correctly welded.In case of accident, when the airbag is deployed, the inflator can burst, releasing metal parts which could cause injuries.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe accumulator in the driver/passenger head airbag inflator can leak, preventing the airbag to fully deploy if activated in an accident,…The accumulator in the driver/passenger head airbag inflator can leak, preventing the airbag to fully deploy if activated in an accident, impairing the protective effect of the airbag. Moreover, the accumulator can detach, entering the interior of the vehicle or becoming detached from the vehicle. This can lead to an increased risk of injury for passengers and/or other road users.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal…The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 30/03/2023
EU Safety GateThe airbag propellant may deteriorate over time, and If deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and…The airbag propellant may deteriorate over time, and If deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe bolts of the rear-axle support may potentially not have been replaced in the course of the replacement of the rear-axle differential.The bolts might loosen over time. This could result in impaired driving performance.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
How often does the 2015 BMW M4 fail its MOT?
Why they failed: the share of failed tests with at least one fault in each area (a test can fail on several). Cars first registered in 2015, tested in Great Britain in 2023; first registration is usually, but not always, the model year. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What do 2015 BMW M4 owners report?
12 of the 12 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
The ABS module, which controls the brake drying feature, is malfunctioning. This BMW feature is designed to lightly pulse the brakes when the windshield wipers are active to wipe water off the rotors for better braking performance. The intervention is supposed to be imperceptible. Instead, the system intermittently applies hard, sudden brake pressure while the windshield wipers are operating. This causes abrupt, strong deceleration that feels like the brakes are slamming on by themselves. The problem occurs in wet conditions when wipers are on. It has happened multiple times and has nearly…
The instrument cluster display no longer functions. Unable to see odometer. Unable to see any vehicle warnings such as fuel warnings, airbag warnings, adas warnings. If I am unable to utilize the instrument cluster display it puts myself and others in harms way as if there is an issue with the vehicle or a warning, I would be unaware as there is no way for that information to reach me. The issue has been confirmed with a code of : B7f694 The display back lighting has failed. BMW states this out of their warranty/workmanship coverage. Leading up to the display failure, the display would cut in…
I had the issue relating to this bullitin [XXX] This issue resulted in both rear window regulators going out due to the water. BMW USA denied to perform any goodwill repair or even acknowledge this issue. This issue consequently results in the convertible top malfunctioning as it cannot roll the rear windows down Many BMW convertible customers have had this issue as it is readily present within online forums. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The BMW OEM intercooler/charge air cooler is a known faulty equipment issue within this generation of cars/engine (S55 Engine, F80, F82, F87 chassis) and I have thousands of people within the community that were affected and willing to attest to this. This issue is a safety risk as having the intercooler leak coolant into the combustion chambers this will be a catastrophically damage the engine. As I've mentioned this problem has been confirmed by dealers and independent service centers, and I have thousands of people in the willing to attest to this being a very common issue in this…
I WAS DRIVING LIKE I NORMALLY DO TO WORK AND MY TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WENT LIMP AND A FEW MOMENTS LATER THE CLUTCH TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON ALSO. IT STOPPED DOING IT FOR A WHILE AND NOW IT DOES IT VERY OFTEN BUT DOES NOT PUT A CODE IN THE CARS COMPUTER DATABASE SO IT CAN'T BE TRACKED. THIS HAPPENS OFTEN A IN CITY WITH LIGHTS ETC AND SOMETIMES ON THE HIGHWAYS ALSO.
I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE ON MARCH 10, 2020 FOR SERVICING. DURING THE TIME THEY HAD MY CAR, THEY REPLACED MY FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS, COMPLETED THE INSPECTION, AND GAVE ME THE CAR BACK AFTER A COUPLE DAYS. ON APRIL 10, 2020, I TOOK MY CAR INTO SERVICE AGAIN AS I WAS HAVING DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTIONS CONSTANTLY. SEVERAL WEEKS OF BEING IN THE SHOP, BMW SERVICE TECHNICIANS FOUND THAT COOLING FLUIDS HAD LEAKED FROM MY TOP MOUNTED INTERCOOLER, INTO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THROUGH THE INTAKE VALVES, AND DIRECTLY INTO THE ENGINE OF MY VEHICLE. SINCE THE ENGINE NOW NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BMW OF…
DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK FAIL TO UNLOCK TO ALLOW DOOR OPEN WHEN INTERIOR DOOR RELEASE PULLED. OCCURRED OCCASIONALLY AT FIRST, NOW REGULARLY BUT NOT ALWAYS. THE CAR DESIGNED TO AUTOMATICALLY LOCKS WHEN DRIVEN, ONCE CAR PARKED AND READY TO GET OUT, DOOR LEVER FAILS TO UNLOCK AND ALLOW DOOR TO OPEN. NORMALLY FIRST PULL OF INTERIOR DOOR LEVER UNLOCKS AND SECOND RELEASES DOOR. WHEN THIS ISSUE HAPPENS FIRST PULL FAILS TO UNLOCK, THE LOCK BUTTON BY DOOR COMES UP, BUT SPRINGS BACK DOWN, TRAPPING THE DRIVER AS DOOR UNABLE TO BE OPENED. ONLY WAY TO UNLOCK TO GET OUT IS TO PRESS CENTRAL LOCK BUTTON, SO IF…
MY CAR HAS SPUN IT'S CRANK HUB AND THE CAR IS ONLY 3 -4 YEARS OLD MOST PEOPLE I KNOW WITH THE SAME CAR AS MINE JUST DIFFERENT YEAR HAS HAD TO REPLACE THE CRANK HUB AS WELL. IT'S A COMMON FAILURE ON THESE CARS AND WOULD LIKE NHTSA TO RECALL THIS COMMON PROBLEM THAT'S BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 2015. WHEN THE CRANK HUB FAILS FROM TIMING GOING OFF COUNTLESS ISSUES CAN ARISE WHICH CAN CAUSE ENGINE TO BE REPLACED WHICH IS A VERY COSTLY REPAIR. IT WOULD A PIECE OF MIND TO HAVE THE F80/F82/ F83 RECALLED IT WOULD BE A PIECE OF MIND FOR OUR COMMUNITY. NOW HOW IT HAPPENED WAS, I WAS DRIVING ONE NIGHT COMING…
THE VEHICLE MODEL IS KNOWN TO FAIL AT THE CRANK HUB. BMW REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS AT NO COST. IT HAS BEEN KNOWN TO HAPPEN RANDOMLY, EVEN JUST DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN GOING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, IT CAN POTENTIALLY LEAD TO DEVASTATING CONSEQUENCES NOT ONLY FOR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS OF THE BMW, BUT AS WELL AS TRAFFIC SURROUNDING THE VEHICLE.
THERE'S A KNOWN ISSUE WITH 2015+ BMW F80 M3 S55 ENGINE. THE ISSUE IS THE CRANK HUB SPINNING OUT AND DAMAGING THE CAR. IT LEAVES THE VEHICLE IN A DANGEROUS STATE WHEN DRIVING ON THE ROAD AND TO OTHERS NEAR BY. THIS ISSUE HAPPENS TO STOCK VEHICLES AND MODDED ONES. LINKS ABOUT IT: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/RESULTS... SPECIFIC VIDEO THAT EXPLAINS THE CRANK HUB ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL OF A CAR: HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/SJR3ZHEGS_U?T=160
THIS ISSUE AFFECTS VEHICLES MOVING IN REVERSE AT NIGHT. THE REAR VIEW CAMERA IMAGE AT NIGHT IS VERY DARK AND OBJECTS CANNOT BE SEEN. THE ISSUE IS SEEN ON WHITE OR LIGHT COLOR VEHICLES WHEN THE LIGHT FROM THE LICENSE PLATE REFLECT ON THE BUMPER CAUSING THE CAMERA NOT TO FOCUS PROPERLY. WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED OFF AND THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS TURN OFF THE REAR VIEW CAMERA HAS A BETTER VIEW. TURNING OFF THE HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND NOT BEING ABLE TO DISTINGUISH OBJECTS AT NIGHT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS WELL. PLEASE ASK BMW TO CORRECT. I HAVE A COUPLE OF OPTIONS THAT I CAN…
FIRE SPONTANEOUSLY STARTED IN THE CAR. FELT LIKE IT CAMS FROM SLIGHTLY BEHIND DRIVERS SEAT. CAR WAS DRIVING QUITE SLOWLY WHEN FIRE BROKE OUT.
2015 BMW M4: questions owners ask
Is the 2015 BMW M4 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 BMW M4; the most common categories were engine (5, 41.7%), electrical system (4, 33.3%), power train (4, 33.3%). There are 3 safety recalls. 1 mentions a fire.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW M4?
Across 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are engine (41.7% of complaints), electrical system (33.3% of complaints), power train (33.3% of complaints), service brakes (8.3% of complaints), structure (8.3% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2015 BMW M4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 BMW M4; the most recent (campaign 24V288000, 2024-04-24) concerns Air Bags: Side/Window. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own M4
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA anonymised MOT results (Open Government Licence v3.0), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2015 only.