2025 BMW X4: common problems and reliability
· G02Too new to grade yet.
4 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2025 X4?The 2025 BMW X4 has 4 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine. Owners most often flag cargo space limited by the sloping roof, with the hatch unable to close over larger loads.
Safety record for the 2025 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 BMW X4 vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2025 a good year for the X4?
Across the 11 X4 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 3 (2017) to 36 (2015). With 4 complaints, the 2025 X4 sits below the model's median of 8.
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 X4
air bags
Campaign 24V910000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X4 xDrive 30i, X4 M40i and X4 M vehicles. The inner-left roof frame near the head air bag may have a crack that can damage the head air bag during deployment.
What owners report on the G02 X4
Owners of the 2018-2025 G02 X4 are a self-selected group who generally love the car and accept the criticism it attracts.
- RecurrentCargo space limited by the sloping roof, with the hatch unable to close over larger loads
- RecurrentHarsh ride quality, particularly on M and M Performance variants
- IsolatedWater pump failure around 75k miles, causing overheating with no warning and requiring a tow
- IsolatedValve cover gasket and oil filter housing gasket leaks
- IsolatedOil pan gasket failure
Owner insights for the G02 X4. Read the full G02 owner report.
Typical used price
Used X4 listings typically run $23,865–$41,065 across 2016 to 2025 model years.
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