Model year 2025 · Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars

2025 BMW 4 Series: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2025 BMW 4 Series at 27–31 mpg combined across 12 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 8 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

27–31

NHTSA overall rating

—

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, 430I XDRIVE, 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.

2025 BMW 4 Series recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2025 BMW 4 Series, newest first.

Electrical system: Starter assembly and 1 more component

NHTSA 25V202000 Reported Apr 1, 2025
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Components
Electrical system: Starter assembly; Electrical system: Alternator/generator/regulator
Units affected
4,557 (estimate)
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 330i, 330i xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive) and X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The electrical connection between the starter-generator and battery may come loose.
Risk
A loose starter-generator connection can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, the wiring may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. 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.

2025 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.

2025 BMW 4 Series EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
430i Convertible2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium27/35/30 mpg$2,750295
430i Coupe2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium28/36/31 mpg$2,650285
430i Gran Coupe2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium27/35/30 mpg$2,750290
430i xDrive Convertible2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium24/33/28 mpg$2,950316
430i xDrive Coupe2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium27/34/30 mpg$2,750294
430i xDrive Gran Coupe2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium25/34/29 mpg$2,850305
M440i Convertible3.0L 4-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium27/33/29 mpg$2,850301
M440i Coupe3.0L 4-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium27/34/30 mpg$2,750296
M440i Gran Coupe3.0L 4-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium26/32/28 mpg$2,950312
M440i xDrive Convertible3.0L 4-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium25/32/28 mpg$2,950312
M440i xDrive Coupe3.0L 4-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium26/33/29 mpg$2,850301
M440i xDrive Gran Coupe3.0L 4-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium25/31/27 mpg$3,050320

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.

2025 BMW 4 Series crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 BMW 4 Series (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

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.

2025 BMW 4 Series owner complaints

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 BMW 4 Series, most recently on Jun 4, 2026. 2 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 2025 BMW 4 Series complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system3
Power train3
Engine2
Service brakes2
Unknown or other2
Back over prevention: Rearview system braking1
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking1
Seats1
Steering: Linkages: Tie rod assembly1

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
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 4 Series27–31 mpg———
2026 4 Series27–31 mpg12—
2024 4 Series25–28 mpg23—
2023 4 Series25–28 mpg36—
2022 4 Series25–28 mpg58—
2021 4 Series26–29 mpg721—
2020 4 Series21–27 mpg15—
2019 4 Series21–27 mpg327—
2018 4 Series23–27 mpg143—
2017 4 Series23–27 mpg230—
2016 4 Series22–27 mpg156—
2015 4 Series23–27 mpg593—

All BMW 4 Series years compared · Decode a VIN

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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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