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2015 BMW M4

3 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #15V782000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The driveshaft in your vehicle is like a long rod that connects your transmission to your back wheels. In certain 2015-2016 M3 and M4 models, the part that helps the driveshaft move smoothly may not have been properly filled with lubricant.
Risk if Unfixed
If this part fails, the driveshaft could seize, causing your vehicle to lose power to the back wheels and come to a sudden stop. This could increase the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will check the driveshaft and replace it if necessary, completely free of charge. You'll get a notification with the next steps and can schedule the repair when it's convenient for you.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 M3 Sedan vehicles manufactured May 30, 2015, to September 2, 2015, 2016 M4 Coupe vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to September 11, 2015, and 2015-2016 M4 Convertible vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to August 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft with a slip-joint that may not have been filled with grease. As a result, the slip-joint may fail over time.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the slip-joint fails, there would be a loss of power to the rear axle and therefore the vehicle would stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driveshaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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High Priority #24V288000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The air bag system in your vehicle has a component called the head air bag inflator, which helps control the deployment of the air bag during a crash. In certain models, this inflator might have a weak weld, which could cause it to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator ruptures, sharp metal fragments could fly into your vehicle, putting you at risk of serious injury. If it leaks gas instead, the air bag might not deploy fully in a crash, which could also cause harm.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the head air bag with a safe, reliable one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #16V653000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle has a critical structural component called the rear sub-frame, which is like the backbone of your car's rear axle. During a past repair, the bolts that hold this frame in place might not have been replaced properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts loosen, it could severely affect how your car handles on the road, making it harder to steer and control. This could increase the risk of a serious accident.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty bolts with new ones, free of charge. This is a free repair, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear differential for a prior service action, the rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of being replaced. Reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear sub-frame bolts with new bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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POWER TRAIN
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other BMW M4 Years

2026
1 recall
2021
2 recalls
2020
2 recalls
2019
1 recall
2018
1 recall
2017
3 recalls
2016
3 recalls
2014
2 recalls

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