There has been a recall on my car since november 2018, but bmw hasn't made the part available for my car. Bmw also doesn't offer a payoff amount of my car because it's not safe for me to sell the car to someone else but it's okay for me to continue driving this car.
The worst 2017 BMW M4 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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Recalls 3
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- BMW 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.
- Risk
- A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify vehicle owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 18V713000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- BMW 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.
- Risk
- If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 17V115000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- BMW 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.
- Risk
- If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 16V914000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 BMW M4 189
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The coverage period for qualifying lower rear side panel water drain repair that addresses the issues...
- A turbine-like noise can be heard from the rear axle while deceleration during the first 300 miles of...
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- With the vehicle is on a lift and the front struts are in the extended position, there may be a cracking...
- Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop
- Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
- After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes...
- Exterior rear lights do not work.
- The 3G network in the US has been shut down
- According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle...
What 2017 BMW M4 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 bmw m4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v713000 (power train). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Bmw of monrovia (1425 mountain ave, monrovia, ca 91016, (855) 627-5361) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
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Questions about the 2017 BMW M4
Is the 2017 BMW M4 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2017 BMW M4, close to a typical M4 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 BMW M4?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2017 BMW M4 have?
3 recalls, covering power train and air bags.
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