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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2015 BMW M4 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
12
Latest campaign
Apr 24, 2024

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags1Apr 24, 2024
Structure1Sep 9, 2016
Power train1Nov 23, 2015

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Apr 24, 2024Latest campaign
Apr 24, 202424V288000

Air bags: side/window

An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V288000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V288000 · Apr 24, 2024
Sep 9, 201616V653000

Structure: frame and members

Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V653000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V653000 · Sep 9, 2016
Nov 23, 201515V782000

Power train: driveline driveshaft

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 15V782000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 15V782000 · Nov 23, 2015
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component12

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
12Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine542000
Electrical system433010
Power train433000
Service brakes18000
Structure18000
Visibility/wiper18000
Unknown or other18010

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Service brakes

    “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…”

    Filed 05/24/2026 · ODI 11739821
  • Electrical system

    “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.”

    Filed 09/09/2024 · ODI 11613582
  • Electrical system

    “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.”

    Filed 06/07/2024 · ODI 11593123

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2015 BMW M4 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 BMW M4 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 BMW M4. The most recent, 24V288000 (reported April 24, 2024), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 BMW M4?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 12 filed with NHTSA (42%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 BMW M4?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.

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