2017 BMW M4: common problems and reliability
An average M4 year.
2 owner complaints, most about power train. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 M4?The 2017 BMW M4 has 2 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 BMW M4 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other M4 years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the M4?
Across the 9 M4 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2020) to 22 (2016). With 2 complaints, the 2017 M4 sits about the same as the model's median of 4.
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 2017 M4
power train:driveline:driveshaft
Campaign 18V713000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 BMW M3 Sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS Coupes and 2017 BMW M4 Convertible vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion.
air bags
Campaign 17V115000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
air bags
Campaign 16V914000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
What owners say across generations
Extremely positive sentiment among owners, characterized by high satisfaction with performance, daily drivability, and emotional fulfillment. The M4 is consistently described as a "dream car" that delivers a thrilling, occasion-like driving experience.
Owner insights cover all generations of the M4. See the full M4 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used M4 listings typically run $47,180–$74,697.
Other M4 model years
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