Model year 2017 · Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars

2017 BMW 4 Series: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 BMW 4 Series at 23–27 mpg combined across 15 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 30 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

23–27

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as 430I, 440I.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a BMW dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 BMW 4 Series recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 BMW 4 Series, newest first.

Air bags

NHTSA 17V115000 Reported Feb 23, 2017

Filed by: BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected: 292 (estimate)
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags

NHTSA 16V914000 Reported Dec 20, 2016

Filed by: BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected: 3,506 (estimate)
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 BMW 4 Series fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 BMW 4 Series EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
430i Convertible	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	23/34/27 mpg	$3,050	324
430i Coupe	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	23/34/27 mpg	$3,050	324
430i Coupe	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	21/33/25 mpg	$3,300	351
430i Gran Coupe	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	23/34/27 mpg	$3,050	324
430i xDrive Convertible	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	22/32/26 mpg	$3,150	343
430i xDrive Coupe	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	23/33/26 mpg	$3,150	335
430i xDrive Gran Coupe	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	23/33/26 mpg	$3,150	335
440i Convertible	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	21/29/24 mpg	$3,400	372
440i Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	21/32/25 mpg	$3,300	358
440i Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	19/29/23 mpg	$3,550	395
440i Gran Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	21/32/25 mpg	$3,300	358
440i xDrive Convertible	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	20/30/24 mpg	$3,400	374
440i xDrive Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	21/31/25 mpg	$3,300	357
440i xDrive Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	19/29/23 mpg	$3,550	391
440i xDrive Gran Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	21/31/25 mpg	$3,300	357

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 BMW 4 Series crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 BMW 4 Series NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2017 BMW 4 Series 2 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	No
2017 BMW 4 Series 2 DR RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	No
2017 BMW 4 Series 4 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	No
2017 BMW 4 Series 4 DR RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	No
2017 BMW 4 Series C AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	No
2017 BMW 4 Series C RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 BMW 4 Series owner complaints

Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW 4 Series, most recently on Sep 22, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 BMW 4 Series complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Engine	11
Unknown or other	6
Electrical system	5
Engine and engine cooling	5
Air bags	2
Power train	2
Seat belts	2
Structure: Body	2
Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification: Front passenger	1
Fuel/propulsion system	1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other BMW 4 Series model years

BMW 4 Series by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2027 4 Series	27–31 mpg	—	—	—
2026 4 Series	27–31 mpg	1	2	—
2025 4 Series	27–31 mpg	1	8	—
2024 4 Series	25–28 mpg	2	3	—
2023 4 Series	25–28 mpg	3	6	—
2022 4 Series	25–28 mpg	5	8	—
2021 4 Series	26–29 mpg	7	21	—
2020 4 Series	21–27 mpg	1	5	—
2019 4 Series	21–27 mpg	3	27	—
2018 4 Series	23–27 mpg	1	43	—
2016 4 Series	22–27 mpg	1	56	—
2015 4 Series	23–27 mpg	5	93	—

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Other 2017 BMW models

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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