Short answer
Among BMW M4 model years through 2024, 2022, 2023 and 2024 have the fewest NHTSA recall campaigns on record (0) and 2015, 2016 and 2017 have the most (3). Recall counts are not a reliability score; they show how often a safety defect had to be corrected.
Quick read
BMW M4: Key Facts
- Model years with data
- 12 (2014–2026)
- Distinct recall campaigns
- 13
- Fewest recalls
- 2022, 2023 and 2024 (0)
- Most recalls
- 2015, 2016 and 2017 (3)
- Most recalled system
- Air bags (7)
BMW M4 Recalls and Ratings by Model Year
| Model year | Recall campaigns | Overall crash rating | Most recalled systems |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Recent: still collecting recalls | 1 | Not rated | Electrical system |
| 2024 | 0 | Not rated | None on record |
| 2023 | 0 | Not rated | None on record |
| 2022 | 0 | Not rated | None on record |
| 2021 | 2 | Not rated | Seat belts, Service brakes, hydraulic |
| 2020 | 2 | Not rated | Air bags, Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2019 | 1 | Not rated | Air bags |
| 2018 | 1 | Not rated | Seat belts |
| 2017 | 3 | Not rated | Air bags, Power train |
| 2016 | 3 | Not rated | Power train, Structure |
| 2015 | 3 | Not rated | Air bags, Power train, Structure |
| 2014 | 2 | Not rated | Air bags |
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The scale of the difference
Recall Campaigns by Model Year
Distinct NHTSA recall campaigns per model year. Years after 2024 are recent and still collecting recalls.
- 20261 recall
- 20240 recalls
- 20230 recalls
- 20220 recalls
- 20212 recalls
- 20202 recalls
- 20191 recall
- 20181 recall
- 20173 recalls
- 20163 recalls
- 20153 recalls
- 20142 recalls
BMW M4: Analysis
How to read recall counts
A recall campaign is a safety defect that the manufacturer or NHTSA required to be fixed. Counts depend on how long a model year has been on the road, so recent years look better than they will in time; this page therefore ranks only model years through 2024. A high count can also mean a manufacturer reacts quickly to small defects, so it says little about breakdowns or running costs.
What the recalls were about
Across all model years, the systems named most often in BMW M4 recalls are air bags (7), power train (4), seat belts (2), structure (2) and electrical system (1). The number in brackets counts model-year entries, so one campaign that covers several years is counted in each.
FAQ: BMW M4 Best and Worst Years
What are the best years for the BMW M4?
By NHTSA recall campaigns, 2022, 2023 and 2024 are the cleanest model years through 2024, with 0 each.
Which BMW M4 model years have the most recalls?
2015, 2016 and 2017 have the most, with 3 recall campaigns each.
Does a recall mean the car is unreliable?
No. A recall is a safety correction filed with NHTSA, usually repaired free of charge. It does not measure breakdowns or running costs, so use these counts together with a vehicle history report and an inspection.
Sources & methodology
Recalls and crash ratings come from the NHTSA datasets and APIs, retrieved on 2026-10-03. A record counts for this model when its make matches and its model name starts with the same words as "M4", so variants such as body styles are included. Only model years from 2000 are used, and each recall campaign is counted once per model year. The data does not say whether an individual car was repaired, so check a specific car by VIN.
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