2024 BMW 4 Series: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2024 BMW 4 Series at 25–28 mpg combined across 12 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
2
EPA combined mpg
25–28
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, M440I.
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.
2024 BMW 4 Series recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2024 BMW 4 Series, newest first.
Electrical system: Starter assembly
NHTSA 26V056000Reported Jan 30, 2026
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected
87,394 (estimate)
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Risk
Fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 BMW 430i convertible vehicles. The cylinder head cover may develop cracks, resulting in oil leaking into engine compartment.
Risk
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as a hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the cylinder head cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 14, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2024 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.
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.
2024 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.
2024 BMW 4 Series NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2024 BMW 4 Series Convertible C AWD
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No
2024 BMW 4 Series Convertible C RWD
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No
2024 BMW 4 Series Coupe 2 DR AWD
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No
2024 BMW 4 Series Coupe 2 DR RWD
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No
2024 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe 4 DR AWD
Not rated
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No
2024 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe 4 DR RWD
Not rated
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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.
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2024 BMW 4 Series owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 BMW 4 Series, most recently on Oct 4, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2024 BMW 4 Series complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Electrical system
1
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control
1
Unknown or other
1
Vehicle speed control
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
