2023 BMW X4 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 BMW X4.

20222024
Complaints
8
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2023 BMW X4 Problems

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

#12 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

Crash-related:2
#22 complaints

Brakes

Crash-related:1
#31 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 BMW X4.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2023 BMW X4. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2023 BMW X4

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~87,946 vehicles.

26V056000Electrical System:starter Assembly
~87,394 affected

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.

23V821000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
~552 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (850i xDrive, M8), X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M), X4 SAV (X4 xDrive30i), X5 SAV (X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M), X6 SAV (X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M), and Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.

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2023 BMW X4 — FAQ

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

Is the 2023 BMW X4 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2023 BMW X4 has 8 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 BMW X4?
Top reported problems: Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (2 complaints); Brakes (2 complaints); Airbags (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2023 BMW X4?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 BMW X4 include 6 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2023 BMW X4 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 87,946 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 2023 BMW X4?
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 X4 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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