2026 BMW 4 Series: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2026 BMW 4 Series at 27–31 mpg combined across 12 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
27–31
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.
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.
2026 BMW 4 Series recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 BMW 4 Series, newest first.
Electrical system: Wiring: Power distribution module/ipdm and 1 more component
NHTSA 25V643000Reported Sep 25, 2025
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Components
Electrical system: Wiring: Power distribution module/ipdm; Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: Cables
Units affected
4 (estimate)
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 M4 and 430i vehicles. The positive battery cables may not be properly connected to the power distribution box, resulting in an engine stall and a fire.
Risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash and a fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace cables and power distribution box as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2025. 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 17, 2025.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2026 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.
2026 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.
2026 BMW 4 Series NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2026 BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE C N/A AWD
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No
2026 BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE C N/A RWD
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No
2026 BMW 4 SERIES COUPE 2 DR N/A AWD
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No
2026 BMW 4 SERIES COUPE 2 DR N/A RWD
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No
2026 BMW 4 SERIES GRAN COUPE 4 DR N/A AWD
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No
2026 BMW 4 SERIES GRAN COUPE 4 DR N/A RWD
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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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2026 BMW 4 Series owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 BMW 4 Series, most recently on Jul 20, 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 2026 BMW 4 Series complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Electrical system
1
Power train
1
Tires
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
