Bmw M4 Reliability

61 NHTSA complaints (2015–2024). Complaint rate: 8.0 per 1,000 vehicles.

Severity Score
20.4
Complaints
61
Crash Rate
0.0%
Fire Rate
11.5%
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—

Which Years to Buy & Avoid

Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.

Bottom line: Avoid the 2015–2016 Bmw M4. The 2022 models had significantly fewer reported issues. Most common issue across all years: ENGINE.

Avoid These Years

2015–2016
~24/yr complaints

Average

2018
~5/yr complaints

Better Years

2022
~2/yr complaints
2020
~2/yr complaints
2017
~2/yr complaints
Looking at a specific Bmw M4?

A model's reputation is just the start.

Even within the “good” years, individual cars can have hidden accidents, title issues, or odometer rollbacks. Check the actual VIN before you buy — full history report for $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).

Check Any VIN FreeSee sample report →

Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA complaint count per model year

Bmw M4 — Complaints by Model YearPeak: 2016 (32)
09182837201520162017201820202022

Common Bmw M4 Problems

Most reported component complaints to NHTSA

ComponentComplaintsCrash %
ENGINE160.0%
POWER TRAIN140.0%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM70.0%
SUSPENSION60.0%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM50.0%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER30.0%
SERVICE BRAKES20.0%

Year-by-Year Breakdown

NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.

YearGenerationComplaintsCrashesFiresDetails
2015AVOID—1602View→
2016AVOID—3205View→
2017GOOD—20—View→
2018—50—View→
2020GOOD—20—View→
2022GOOD—20—View→

See also: Bmw M4accident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.

Buying a Bmw M4?

Check the specific VIN for hidden accidents, title issues, and full vehicle history — just $4.99.

Check VIN Free
Bmw M4 Years to Avoid (2015–2024) — Reliability, Problems & Best Years to Buy | VinItel