2025 BMW 4 Series: common problems and reliability
· G26Too new to grade yet.
7 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2025 4 Series?The 2025 BMW 4 Series has 7 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train. Owners most often flag polarizing front grille design: owners across numerous threads criticize the large vertical kidney grille as ugly, disproportionate, or a departure from bmw design heritage.
Safety record for the 2025 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 BMW 4 Series vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2025 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 7 complaints, the 2025 4 Series sits below 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
Recalls affecting the 2025 4 Series
electrical system:starter assembly
Campaign 25V202000BMW 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.
What owners report on the G26 4 Series
Owner sentiment on the G26 generation is sharply divided, with styling dominating nearly every discussion.
- Very frequentPolarizing front grille design
Owners across numerous threads criticize the large vertical kidney grille as ugly, disproportionate, or a departure from BMW design heritage.
- RecurrentPoor rear visibility with convertible top up
Multiple convertible owners report limited visibility when turning to look behind, though they note the blind spot monitoring system helps.
- RecurrentSoft-top convertible instead of hardtop
Several owners express disappointment that the G26 convertible uses a soft top rather than the previous generation's folding hardtop.
- IsolatedFake exhaust tips
One owner criticizes the fake exhaust tips on the M440i.
- IsolatedLow-profile run-flat tire and rim damage on poor roads
One owner warns of frequent tire replacements and cracked rims on bad roads.
Owner insights for the G26 4 Series. Read the full G26 owner report.
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