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2021 BMW X4

Verified August 31, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Recalls
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Heavily recalled

8 safety recalls on record. Confirm with the seller that every campaign has been completed.

Recalls8
Complaints6
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2021 BMW X4

8 recalls
6 complaints

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
8
Owner complaints
6
Complaints citing a crash
0

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

8 Recalls on Record

1 of these is high-severity. Contact a dealer to verify these have been completed.

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Safety recalls

8 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 20V598000high

    Rear-visibility system issue

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e, 550e xDrive, and 550e iPerformance vehicles. A small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Consequence

    If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

    Remedy

    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, program the rearview camera with updated software. The recall began November 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Full campaign record
  • 21V096000high

    Rear-visibility system issue

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Consequence

    If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

    Remedy

    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Full campaign record
  • 21V199000high

    Fuel system issue

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and X4, and 2021 X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The inlet check valve weld may fail, allowing the filling pipe to separate from the fuel tank.

    Consequence

    Fuel may leak through the failed weld, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Remedy

    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin May 17, 2021. Owners were also contacted by telephone. To date, all repairs have been done. No further owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Full campaign record
  • 21V598000high

    Engine issue

    ENGINE

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. During engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist. Full mechanical braking (without assist) remains available.

    Consequence

    Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Full campaign record
  • 23V211000high

    Safety restraint issue

    SEATS

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, 2020-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, 2021 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, and X4M vehicles. The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.

    Consequence

    An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the seat frame and back rest, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Full campaign record
  • 25V636000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.

    Consequence

    A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy

    Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.

    Full campaign record
  • 26V056000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.

    Consequence

    Fire increases the risk of injury.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.

    Full campaign record
  • 26V438000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Supra, 2022-2025 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2023 5 Series, 2022-2026 Z4, 2023-2024 4 Series Gran Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 4 Series Coupe, 3 Series, 2021-2025 X4, and 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.

    Consequence

    Fire increases the risk of injury.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 28, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 28, 2026. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall 26V056.

    Full campaign record

NHTSA crash-test ratings

NHTSA holds no crash-test rating for this model year.

Not every model year is tested. A missing rating is not a poor rating.

Fuel economy & emissions

The EPA holds no fuel-economy record for this model year.

The EPA does not publish a record for every model year.

Consumer complaints

6 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

6
Total
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE2
  • SEAT BELTS2
  • OTHER1
  • SUSPENSION1

Normal Range

6 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)2
seat belt or seat issues2
miscellaneous issues1

Safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2021 BMW X4, newest first.

  1. Recall

    Recall 26V438000

    Fire increases the risk of injury.

  2. Recall

    Recall 26V056000

    Fire increases the risk of injury.

  3. Recall

    Recall 25V636000

    A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

  4. Recall

    Recall 23V211000

    An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  5. Recall

    Recall 21V598000

    Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

  6. Recall

    Recall 21V199000

    Fuel may leak through the failed weld, increasing the risk of a fire.

  7. Recall

    Recall 21V096000

    If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  8. Recall

    Recall 20V598000

    If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

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66 owner complaints analyzed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 26V438000

    Fire increases the risk of injury.

  2. Recall

    Recall 26V056000

    Fire increases the risk of injury.

  3. Recall

    Recall 25V636000

    A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

  4. Recall

    Recall 23V211000

    An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  5. Recall

    Recall 21V598000

    Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.