2018 BMW 4 Series: common problems and reliability
· F36One of the weaker 4 Series years.
34 owner complaints, most about engine. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2018 4 Series?The 2018 BMW 4 Series has 34 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and engine and engine cooling. Owners most often flag door handle soft-touch plastic degrading and becoming sticky.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 BMW 4 Series vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other 4 Series years only. How we score it
Is 2018 a good year for the 4 Series?
Across the 13 4 Series model years we track, complaint volume runs from 6 (2020) to 178 (2015). With 34 complaints, the 2018 4 Series sits above the model's median of 16.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners report on the F36 4 Series
Owners of the 2014-2021 F36 4 Series generally express strong satisfaction, frequently describing the car as a driver's vehicle that is practical, especially in Gran Coupe form.
- Very frequentDoor handle soft-touch plastic degrading and becoming sticky
- RecurrentRun-flat tires causing harsh ride and burning through tire and rim packages
- RecurrentOil leaks, with one owner reporting a leak fixed free under warranty that would have cost a grand
- IsolatedRear door rattle requiring door card removal to investigate
- IsolatedBrake rotors with deep surface rust from sitting, failing to pass safety inspections
Owner insights for the F36 4 Series. Read the full F36 owner report.
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