2015 BMW X4: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2015 BMW X4: 5 recalls, 18 owner complaints and up to 23 mpg combined.
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Recalls
5 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #14V648000 · 2014 · 53 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles May have been produced with a driver's side exterior rearview mirror that was designed to meet non-us market requirements. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 111, "rearview mirrors."
Why it matters: The driver May not notice that vehicles viewed in the mirror are closer than they appear, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side exterior rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2014.
Child seat Vehicle recall #16V333000 · 2016 · 188,668 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles have lower anchor bars for securing child restraint seats that May become damaged when using the european-isofix-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
Why it matters: Damaged lower anchor bars May increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V683000 · 2016 · 3,606 vehicles
What's wrong: Bmw of north america, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW x3 sdrive28i, x3 xdrive28i, x3 xdrive35i, x3 xdrive28d, x4 xdrive28i and x4 xdrive35i vehicles, and model year 2014-2015 x5 xdrive35i, x5 sdrive35i, x5 xdrive50i, and 2014 x5 xdrive35d vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that May have been improperly welded.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016.
Airbags Vehicle recall #23V797000 · 2023 · 486 vehicles
What's wrong: The driver's air bag inflator May explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024.
Electrical, Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #24V608000 · 2024 · 720,796 vehicles
What's wrong: Bmw of north america, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i, 2012-2016 z4 sdrive28i, 528i, 528i xdrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 x5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xdrive, 328xi gran turismo, 2013-2017 x3 sdrive28i, x3 xdrive28i, 2015-2018 x4 xdrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump May be exposed to water and short…
Why it matters: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (5): the most common themes are electrical failure (3).
- Brakes (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Other / unknown (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Engine (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2015 BMW X4 has 18 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 13 X4 model years for complaints (2.5× the average X4 year). Complaints peaked in 2025 (4 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 6 years old, at a median of 37,250 miles. Neighboring years: 2014 (0 complaints, 1 recalls), 2016 (10 complaints, 2 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | Premium |
| 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 21 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2015 BMW X4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recalls for the 2015 BMW X4. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2015 BMW X4 problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (5), brakes (4), other / unknown (4).
What gas mileage does the 2015 BMW X4 get?
EPA ratings run up to 23 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic (S8)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2015 BMW X4 repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.