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2019 BMW X4

7 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 #18V453000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The brake caliper is a crucial part in your vehicle's brake system, responsible for slowing and stopping your car. In your 2018-2019 BMW X3 or X4, the coating on the caliper pistons might be too thin, affecting how well your rear brakes work.
Risk if Unfixed
If your rear brake performance is reduced, you might not be able to stop as quickly as you need to, which could lead to a collision.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will bleed the rear brake system to ensure it's working properly and safely, at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and certain 2019 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake circuit, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2018. 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 →
High Priority #21V521000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The front passenger seat occupant classification system in your vehicle is designed to tell the air bag if there's a person sitting in the seat. Sometimes, this system wasn't built right, which can cause it to think the seat is empty even if someone is sitting there.
Risk if Unfixed
If your air bag doesn't deploy in a crash because the system thinks the seat is empty, you could get hurt more seriously because you won't have the protection of the air bag.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the seat foam, which has the occupant classification system, with a new one that works correctly, 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 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant classification system may have been improperly assembled, which could result in the misclassification of the seat as unoccupied, and deactivate the front air bag.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat foam, which includes the occupant classification system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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High Priority #19V291000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The passenger air bag in your vehicle is a safety feature that deploys in a crash to protect you. In some 2019 X3 and X4 models, the part that controls this air bag might not work properly due to an issue with the instrument panel.
Risk if Unfixed
If your passenger air bag doesn't deploy in a crash, you're more likely to get hurt. This is a serious safety issue that could lead to injuries.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty instrument panel assembly with a new one, free of charge. 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 2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The instrument panel assembly may have been improperly manufactured, possibly affecting the deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Moderate #20V152000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The instrument cluster in your vehicle is the dashboard display that shows your speed, fuel level, and other important info. In some 2018-2020 X3 and X4 models, the instrument panel casing might not be securely attached to the airbag.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the airbag deploys, the loose instrument panel could shatter and send sharp pieces flying towards you or your passengers, potentially causing injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the instrument panel casing with a new one that's securely attached to the airbag, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i, and 2018-2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3M vehicles. The instrument panel casing may not have been tightened properly to the passenger air bag.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag could damage the instrument panel and cause small pieces of the panel to strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel casing, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. 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 →
Low Priority #19V563000 Plain English
Component

SEATS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The front seats in your X3 or X4 have a frame that keeps the seatback stable. In some 2018-2019 models, this frame might not be welded correctly, which could cause the seatback to fold unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and your seatback folds forward or rearward, you could be at greater risk of injury because the seat wouldn't be protecting you as it should.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the front seats with new ones that have the correct welding, and this repair is completely free. You'll get a notification and should schedule the fix as soon as you can.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, xDrive30i and M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i and M40i vehicles. The front seatback frames may have been improperly welded, allowing the seatback to unexpectedly fold forward or rearward.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the seatback folds forward or rearward.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seats, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #21V096000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's rearview camera system is an important safety feature that helps you see what's behind your car when you're in reverse. In some models, a small part of the camera image may be cut off or the screen may not light up when you shift into Reverse.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're relying on the rearview camera image and it's missing or reduced, you could be more likely to miss something behind your car, which increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will check the camera software and update it if needed, all free of charge. You should schedule the repair once you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. 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 #19V684000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The back-up camera system in your vehicle is designed to show you what's behind your car when you're in reverse. However, the software can be adjusted to disable this feature, making it invisible the next time you're in reverse.
Risk if Unfixed
If you can't see what's behind your car while backing up, you're at a higher risk of a crash, which could result in property damage or injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the back-up camera software to ensure it always shows you what's behind your car when you're in reverse. This repair is free, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the update.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Browse by Component

AIR BAGS
2 recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION
2 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall

Other BMW X4 Years

2026
1 recall
2025
1 recall
2024
1 recall
2023
2 recalls
2022
5 recalls
2021
7 recalls
2020
10 recalls
2018
1 recall
2017
2 recalls
2016
2 recalls
2015
5 recalls
2014
1 recall

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