The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 2 of 4 complaints (50%) mention it.
Complaints filed rose from 3 in 2024 to 4 in 2025.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 4
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $3,200–$4,550
- Combined MPG
- 17–24
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | vs. 2025 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,200–4,550 | 3,200–4,550 | 3,200–4,550 | |
| Combined MPG | 17–24 | 17–24 | 17–24 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15–21 / 20–28 | 15–21 / 20–28 | 15–22 / 20–27 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 369–519 | 369–519 | 372–519 | |
| Complaints filed | 8 | 3 | 4 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 4 | 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 2025 BMW X4 have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What gas mileage does the 2025 BMW X4 get?
EPA rates it 17–24 MPG combined across 4 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 BMW X4?
EPA estimates $3,200–$4,550 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 21 mpg | 27 mpg (high) | 24 mpg (high) | $3,200 (low) | 372 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 22 mpg (high) | 26 mpg | 23 mpg | $3,350 | 377 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 15 mpg (low) | 20 mpg (low) | 17 mpg (low) | $4,550 (high) | 519 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 15 mpg (low) | 20 mpg (low) | 17 mpg (low) | $4,550 (high) | 519 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 2 | 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 (1)
AIR BAGS; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Defect
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X4 xDrive 30i, X4 M40i and X4 M vehicles. The inner-left roof frame near the head air bag may have a crack that can damage the head air bag during deployment.
- Consequence
- An air bag that is damaged during deployment can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and if necessary, repair the inner-left roof frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.