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2022 BMW X4 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 4
Latest campaign: Jan 30, 2026

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	2	1	Jan 30, 2026	26V056000 25V636000
Power train	1	–	Feb 9, 2022	22V070000
Exterior lighting	1	–	Oct 22, 2021	21V831000
Equipment	1	–	Aug 18, 2021	21V646000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jan 30, 2026Latest campaign


Jan 30, 202626V056000	Electrical system: starter assembly Fire increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V056000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V056000 · Jan 30, 2026
Sep 23, 202525V636000	Electrical system: starter assembly relay A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 25V636000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V636000 · Sep 23, 2025
Feb 9, 202222V070000	Power train: automatic transmission An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V070000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak. Risk An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics unit, free of charge. All of the vehicle population for this recall have been repaired. Owner notification letters were not mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 22V070000 · Feb 9, 2022
Oct 22, 202121V831000	Exterior lighting The incorrectly positioned license plate lamp cutouts could cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V831000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, and X4M vehicles. The rear license plate may not be illuminated properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Risk The incorrectly positioned license plate lamp cutouts could cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will modify the rear license plate bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 21V831000 · Oct 22, 2021
Aug 18, 202121V646000	Equipment: other labels Incorrect tire size and pressure information could result in the wrong tires being installed, or improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V646000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The tire label may contain the wrong tire size and pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Risk Incorrect tire size and pressure information could result in the wrong tires being installed, or improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 21V646000 · Aug 18, 2021

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).

Owner complaints by component4

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

4Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Service brakes	2	50
Power train	1	25
Engine	1	25
Structure	1	25
Lane departure	1	25

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, merged from NHTSA model names X4, X4 M.

Latest reports

Power train
“My 2022 BMW X4 M40i was taken to Flow BMW in [XXX] on XXX to have the cabin air filter replaced.”
Filed 09/15/2026 · ODI 11764436
Service brakes
“On several occasions, the brake pedal has gone soft. Giving you the feeling that you have no breaks.”
Filed 02/03/2025 · ODI 11640324
Structure
“Dear National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, I am writing to report a significant safety concern involving my 2022 BMW X4 M40i.”
Filed 08/12/2024 · ODI 11608127

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2022 BMW X4 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 BMW X4 have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW X4. The most recent, 26V056000 (reported January 30, 2026), concerns electrical system. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2022 BMW X4 recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: power train (1), exterior lighting (1), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 BMW X4?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 4 filed with NHTSA (50%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 BMW X4?

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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