Owner report · 2024 model year

2024 BMW 4 Series

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Electrical

Electrical leads by volume: 1 of 2 complaints (50%) mentions it.

Complaints filed fell from 3 in 2023 to 2 in 2024.

Data last changed Nov 7, 2026. Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints: 2
Recall campaigns: 2
EPA fuel cost per year: $2,750–$3,100
Combined MPG: 25–28

Complaints by model year

82022
32023
22024
62025
22026

Where owners report problems

Electrical1 (50%)
Other1 (50%)

Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2024: 4 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026	vs. 2024 Subcompact Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)	2,750–3,100	2,750–3,100	2,750–3,100	2,500–2,850	2,500–2,850
Combined MPG	25–28	25–28	25–28	27–31	27–31
City / Highway MPG	22–25 / 29–34	22–25 / 31–34	22–25 / 30–34	24–28 / 31–36	24–28 / 31–36
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)	312–360	313–348	312–351	285–320	285–320
Complaints filed	8	3	2	6	2	Not compared
Recalls issued	5	3	2	1	1	Not compared
Crash-involved complaints	0	0	0	2	0	Not compared
Fire-involved complaints	0	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Injuries reported	0	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Deaths reported	0	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Configurations compared	8	8	8	8	8

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2024 BMW 4 Series have?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What gas mileage does the 2024 BMW 4 Series get?

EPA rates it 25–28 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 BMW 4 Series?

EPA estimates $2,750–$3,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (12)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
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	25 mpg (high)	34 mpg (high)	28 mpg (high)	$2,750 (low)	312 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2	Automatic (S8)	4	2.0L	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	Subcompact Cars	23 mpg	33 mpg	27 mpg	$2,850	326 g/mi
Configuration 3	Automatic (S8)	4	2.0L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Subcompact Cars	25 mpg (high)	34 mpg (high)	28 mpg (high)	$2,750 (low)	312 g/mi (low)
Configuration 4	Automatic (S8)	4	2.0L	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	Subcompact Cars	23 mpg	33 mpg	27 mpg	$2,850	326 g/mi
Configuration 5	Automatic (S8)	4	2.0L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Compact Cars	25 mpg (high)	34 mpg (high)	28 mpg (high)	$2,750 (low)	312 g/mi (low)
Configuration 6	Automatic (S8)	4	2.0L	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	Compact Cars	23 mpg	33 mpg	27 mpg	$2,850	326 g/mi
Configuration 7	Automatic (S8)	6	3.0L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Subcompact Cars	24 mpg	32 mpg	27 mpg	$2,850	329 g/mi
Configuration 8	Automatic (S8)	6	3.0L	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	Subcompact Cars	22 mpg (low)	31 mpg	25 mpg (low)	$3,100 (high)	347 g/mi
Configuration 9	Automatic (S8)	6	3.0L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Subcompact Cars	23 mpg	31 mpg	26 mpg	$3,000	338 g/mi
Configuration 10	Automatic (S8)	6	3.0L	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	Subcompact Cars	22 mpg (low)	30 mpg (low)	25 mpg (low)	$3,100 (high)	351 g/mi (high)
Configuration 12	Automatic (S8)	6	3.0L	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	Compact Cars	22 mpg (low)	30 mpg (low)	25 mpg (low)	$3,100 (high)	351 g/mi (high)

Show 1 more configuration

The remaining EPA-rated configurations on this page.
Configuration	Transmission	Cylinders	Displacement	Drivetrain	Fuel Type	Vehicle Class	City	Highway	Combined	Annual Fuel Cost	CO₂
Configuration 11	Automatic (S8)	6	3.0L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Compact Cars	24 mpg	32 mpg	27 mpg	$2,850	329 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
Category	Complaints	Crash-Involved	Fire-Involved	Injuries	Deaths
Engine	0	0	0	0	0
Transmission & Drivetrain	0	0	0	0	0
Fuel System	0	0	0	0	0
Electrical	1	0	0	0	0
Brakes	0	0	0	0	0
Steering	0	0	0	0	0
Suspension, Wheels & Tires	0	0	0	0	0
Airbags & Restraints	0	0	0	0	0
Driver Assistance & Speed Control	0	0	0	0	0
Body, Seats & Latches	0	0	0	0	0
Visibility & Lighting	0	0	0	0	0
Other	1	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 (2)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Campaign 26V056000 · Jan 30, 2026
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
ENGINE
Campaign 23V863000 · Dec 20, 2023
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 BMW 430i convertible vehicles. The cylinder head cover may develop cracks, resulting in oil leaking into engine compartment.
Consequence
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as a hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the cylinder head cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 14, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.