2019 BMW 4 Series
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 13 of 25 complaints (52%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 43 in 2018 to 25 in 2019.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | vs. 2019 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,850–3,350 | 2,850–3,350 | 2,850–3,700 | 2,850–3,700 | 2,650–3,000 | |
| Combined MPG | 23–27 | 23–27 | 21–27 | 21–27 | 26–29 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 19–23 / 29–34 | 19–24 / 29–34 | 18–24 / 28–34 | 18–23 / 27–34 | 23–26 / 31–34 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 324–395 | 324–390 | 324–413 | 327–412 | 304–338 | |
| Complaints filed | 29 | 43 | 25 | 5 | 15 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 4 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2019 BMW 4 Series have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 BMW 4 Series?
Engine: 13 of 25 NHTSA complaints (52%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2019 BMW 4 Series get?
EPA rates it 21–27 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 BMW 4 Series?
EPA estimates $2,850–$3,700 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (15)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 24 mpg (high) | 34 mpg (high) | 27 mpg (high) | $2,850 (low) | 324 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 22 mpg | 32 mpg | 26 mpg | $3,000 | 344 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 21 mpg | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | $3,250 | 371 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 20 mpg | 29 mpg | 23 mpg | $3,350 | 383 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 24 mpg (high) | 34 mpg (high) | 27 mpg (high) | $2,850 (low) | 324 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 6 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 21 mpg | 33 mpg | 25 mpg | $3,100 | 351 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 23 mpg | 33 mpg | 27 mpg (high) | $2,850 (low) | 331 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 24 mpg (high) | 34 mpg (high) | 27 mpg (high) | $2,850 (low) | 324 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 9 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 23 mpg | 33 mpg | 27 mpg (high) | $2,850 (low) | 331 g/mi |
| Configuration 10 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 21 mpg | 32 mpg | 25 mpg | $3,100 | 353 g/mi |
| Configuration 11 | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 18 mpg (low) | 28 mpg (low) | 22 mpg | $3,500 | 405 g/mi |
| Configuration 13 | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 18 mpg (low) | 28 mpg (low) | 21 mpg (low) | $3,700 (high) | 413 g/mi (high) |
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| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 12 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 21 mpg | 31 mpg | 24 mpg | $3,250 | 367 g/mi |
| Configuration 14 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 21 mpg | 32 mpg | 25 mpg | $3,100 | 353 g/mi |
| Configuration 15 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 21 mpg | 31 mpg | 24 mpg | $3,250 | 367 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (3)
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER · Campaign 19V352000 · May 13, 2019
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
Consequence: An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · Campaign 18V533000 · Aug 20, 2018
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one each of 2019 BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe and 430i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been incorrectly manufactured, potentially affecting the air bag deployment performance in the event of a crash.
Consequence: If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · Campaign 18V465000 · Jul 17, 2018
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.
Consequence: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.