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2018 BMW 4 Series recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Seat belts | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Aug 16, 201717V507000 | Seat belts: frontIf the vehicle has an incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism, the seat belt may not restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of… DetailsHide details for campaign 17V507000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: 430i, 440i. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component34
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 29 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 21 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 18 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 15 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 12 |
| Seats | 3 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 6 |
| Power train | 2 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 6 |
| Air bags | 2 | 6 |
| Structure | 2 | 6 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 3 |
| Tires | 1 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3 |
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
- Seat belts
“Seatbelt alert pops up and noise sounds even when seatbelt is already buckled”
- Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2018 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that there was an unknown liquid leaking underneath the vehicle. The coolant warning light was illuminated.”
- Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2018 BMW 430I. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure persisted.”
Other BMW 4 Series model years
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- 20217 recalls21 complaints
- 20201 recall5 complaints
- 20193 recalls26 complaints
- 20181 recall43 complaints
- 20172 recalls30 complaints
- 20161 recall56 complaints
- 20155 recalls95 complaints
- 20146 recalls69 complaints
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- 2018 X64 recalls4 complaints
- 2018 X14 recalls59 complaints
- 2018 X41 recall11 complaints
- 2018 6 Series2 recalls11 complaints
- 2018 2 Series2 recalls7 complaints
- 2018 M53 recalls6 complaints
- 2018 i33 recalls14 complaints
2018 BMW 4 Series recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 BMW 4 Series have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2018 BMW 4 Series. The most recent, 17V507000 (reported August 16, 2017), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 BMW 4 Series?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 34 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 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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