2017 BMW M4 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 BMW M4.

20162018
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
3

Worst 2017 BMW M4 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 BMW M4.

Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2017 BMW M4

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~6,459 vehicles.

18V713000Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
~2,661 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 BMW M3 Sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS Coupes and 2017 BMW M4 Convertible vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion.

17V115000Airbags
~292 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.

16V914000Airbags
~3,506 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.

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2017 BMW M4 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 BMW M4 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 BMW M4 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 BMW M4?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2017 BMW M4 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 6,459 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 BMW M4?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full BMW M4 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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