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2020 BMW X4

10 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 #21V598000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The engine management software in your car is like the brain that controls how your engine runs. In some 2020-2021 models, this software might not work right during engine start-up.
Risk if Unfixed
If your car's braking assist fails, you might struggle to stop quickly or smoothly. This could make it harder to control your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the engine management software to fix the issue, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the update as soon as you get the recall notice in the mail.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. During engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist. Full mechanical braking (without assist) remains available.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 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 →
Critical #20V355000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The steering tie rod in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps connect the steering wheel to your wheels. In some 2019-2020 models, this assembly can become damaged from extreme temperatures and rough roads.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tie rod is damaged or breaks, it could make your vehicle harder to steer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the steering gear tie rod with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible after receiving the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles. In certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW and Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #19V738000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The steering rack pinion is a crucial part of your X3 or X4's steering system. It helps turn your wheels. In some 2020 BMW X3 M40i and X4 M40i models, the pinion teeth can break under heavy use.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pinion teeth break, you could lose control of your steering, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will replace the faulty steering gear with a new one, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 BMW X3 M40i and X4 M40i vehicles. The steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2019. 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 #20V164000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The front seat belt buckles in your vehicle have sensors that help the airbags and seatbelts work properly in a crash. In some 2020 models, these sensors might think you're unbuckled when you're actually buckled in.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners deploy incorrectly in a crash, you and your front passenger are at higher risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will check the front seat belt buckles and replace any faulty ones at no cost to you. You'll be notified when it's time for the repair, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, M8 Gran Coupe, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and 840i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted, possibly causing the air bag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioners deploy improperly in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 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 →
High Priority #19V678000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The front axle swivel bearings in your vehicle are like the ball-and-socket joints that let your wheels turn smoothly. In some 2020 BMW X3 and X4 models, these bearings weren't heat-treated quite right, making them weaker.
Risk if Unfixed
If these bearings break, it could cause your vehicle to lose control, making it harder to steer and increasing the risk of a serious accident.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty front axle swivel bearings with new, stronger ones – for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible, and you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 if you have any questions.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles, X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front axle swivel bearings may not have been properly heat treated during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing them to break.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Broken swivel bearings can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW has notified owners and instructed them to not drive their vehicles. Dealers will replace the front axle swivel bearings, free of charge. 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 →
Moderate #25V636000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The starter relay in your vehicle is a critical component that helps your engine start. In certain 2019-2022 models, this relay can corrode over time, leading to overheating and potential damage.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter relay overheats and shorts, it could cause a fire in your vehicle. This is a serious situation that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
To keep you and your vehicle safe, park it outside and away from buildings until you can get it into the dealership. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty starter relay with a new one at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 14, 2025.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Moderate #20V152000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The instrument cluster in your X3 or X4 is the part that displays your speed, navigation, and other important info. In some 2018-2020 models, the panel might not be securely attached to the airbag, which could cause it to break off in an accident.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag deploys and the panel breaks off, sharp pieces could hit you or your passengers, potentially causing injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the instrument panel with a new one, ensuring it's securely attached to the airbag. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 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 →
Under Review #21V096000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The backup camera in your vehicle is a safety feature that helps you see what's behind you when you're in reverse. In certain models, a small part of the image may not appear on the screen or may not light up.
Risk if Unfixed
If you rely only on the backup camera and part of the image is missing, you might not see people, objects, or obstacles behind your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the camera software to fix the issue, free of charge. You'll get a notice when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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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 #20V598000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The camera system in your vehicle helps you see what's behind you when you're in reverse. In some 2020-2021 BMW models, a small part of the image might not show up on your screen.
Risk if Unfixed
If you rely only on the camera view, you might miss something behind you, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the camera software for free, so you can see a clearer picture behind your vehicle. You'll get a notification about the recall, and you should schedule the update as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e, 550e xDrive, and 550e iPerformance vehicles. A small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, program the rearview camera with updated software. The recall began November 18, 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 →
Under Review #19V684000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The rearview camera in your vehicle helps you see what's behind you when you're in reverse. However, in certain models, the camera settings can be adjusted in a way that makes the image disappear, and it might stay that way even after you turn it back on.
Risk if Unfixed
Without a clear view of what's behind you, you could fail to see obstacles or pedestrians while reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the camera software to ensure the image always appears when you're in reverse, and this repair is completely free to you.
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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 →

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BACK OVER PREVENTION
3 recalls
STEERING
2 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls
ENGINE
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall

Other BMW X4 Years

2026
1 recall
2025
1 recall
2024
1 recall
2023
2 recalls
2022
5 recalls
2021
7 recalls
2019
7 recalls
2018
1 recall
2017
2 recalls
2016
2 recalls
2015
5 recalls
2014
1 recall

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