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2017 BMW 4 Series recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
23
Latest campaign
Feb 23, 2017

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags2Feb 23, 2017
17V11500016V914000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Feb 23, 2017Latest campaign
Feb 23, 201717V115000

Air bags

If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V115000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Risk
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed under
430i, 440i
Campaign
NHTSA 17V115000 · Feb 23, 2017
Dec 20, 201616V914000

Air bags

If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V914000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Risk
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed under
430i, 440i
Campaign
NHTSA 16V914000 · Dec 20, 2016

Merged from NHTSA model names: 430i, 440i. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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 component23

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
23Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine939000
Unknown or other522000
Electrical system417000
Air bags313101
Engine and engine cooling313000
Power train29000
Seat belts29000
Seats14000
Fuel/propulsion system14000
Tires14000
Structure14000

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

  • Air bags

    “The car is sporadically saying passenger restraint system, going on and off.”

    Filed 06/25/2025 · ODI 11669322
  • Engine and engine cooling

    “The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle then stalled.”

    Filed 05/20/2025 · ODI 11662165
  • Engine and engine cooling

    “The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430i. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Coolant Leak, Refill Coolant" was displayed.”

    Filed 04/23/2025 · ODI 11656254

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2017 BMW 4 Series recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 BMW 4 Series have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 BMW 4 Series. The most recent, 17V115000 (reported February 23, 2017), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 BMW 4 Series recalls for?

The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 BMW 4 Series?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 23 filed with NHTSA (39%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 BMW 4 Series?

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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