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2022 BMW X4: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2022 BMW X4 with NHTSA, and it has 5 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
6
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
5
on record
Fuel economy
24 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$8,500
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 24 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 17 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 17 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 23 mpg |
Recalls
Electrical System › Starter AssemblyJan 30, 2026 · campaign 26V056000
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 star
Electrical System › Starter Assembly › RelaySep 23, 2025 · campaign 25V636000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Power Train › Automatic TransmissionFeb 9, 2022 · campaign 22V070000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak.
Exterior LightingOct 22, 2021 · campaign 21V831000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, and X4M vehicles. The rear license plate may not be illuminated properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Equipment › Other › LabelsAug 18, 2021 · campaign 21V646000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The tire label may contain the wrong tire size and pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Other years of the BMW X4
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2022 BMW X4 have?
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA: brakes (2), body, glass & interior (1), driver-assist & stability (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2022 BMW X4 have?
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2022 BMW X4 get?
Up to 24 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.