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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2018 BMW M4 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 campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
6
Latest campaign
Aug 16, 2017

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Seat belts1Aug 16, 2017
17V507000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Aug 16, 2017Latest campaign
Aug 16, 201717V507000

Seat belts: front

If 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
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, and M4 convertible vehicles. The Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) within the front seat belt assemblies may have been produced with incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism housings.
Risk
If 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 injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary replace, the front seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign
NHTSA 17V507000 · Aug 16, 2017
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 component6

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
6Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Fuel/propulsion system467000
Back over prevention117000
Engine117000

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

  • Back over prevention

    “The contact owns a 2018 BMW M4. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera became inoperable, preventing the contact from safely reversing the vehicle.”

    Filed 08/17/2026 · ODI 11757432
  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “The fuel tank was leaking a substantial amount of fuel. Yes it is. Our safety was put at risk due to the fuel leak.”

    Filed 08/29/2024 · ODI 11611640
  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Fuel Tank on my BMW under 50k miles started leaking after a fill up.”

    Filed 08/26/2024 · ODI 11610911

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2018 BMW M4 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 BMW M4 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2018 BMW M4. 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 M4?

Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 6 filed with NHTSA (67%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 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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