The oil filter housing is now made of plastic. It was in the past made of metal. Being it is now made of plastics it is now exposed to possibility of cracking due to changes in temperature hot and cold. It did in fact crack, failed, allowing engine coolant to mix with engines oil lubricant diluting oil lubricant thus causing engine to fail and loss of steering control creating the possibility of an accident. The manufacturer is aware of the failure of the oil filter housing. There are many complaints related to this condition.
The worst 2019 BMW X4 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical3
- Engine3
- Brakes2
- Driver assistance2
- Transmission2
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Electrical3
- Engine3
- Brakes2
- Driver assistance2
- Transmission2
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
Recalls 7
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant classification system may have been improperly assembled, which could result in the misclassification of the seat as unoccupied, and deactivate the front air bag.
- Risk
- A deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the seat foam, which includes the occupant classification system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 21V521000 · Recall details
Back over prevention: software
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 21V096000 · Recall details
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i, and 2018-2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3M vehicles. The instrument panel casing may not have been tightened properly to the passenger air bag.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag could damage the instrument panel and cause small pieces of the panel to strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel casing, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 20V152000 · Recall details
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
- Risk
- The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1‑877‑877‑3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371.
Recall number 19V684000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, xDrive30i and M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i and M40i vehicles. The front seatback frames may have been improperly welded, allowing the seatback to unexpectedly fold forward or rearward.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the seatback folds forward or rearward.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seats, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 19V563000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The instrument panel assembly may have been improperly manufactured, possibly affecting the deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag.
- Risk
- If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 19V291000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and certain 2019 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
- Risk
- A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake circuit, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 18V453000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2019 BMW X4 274
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The NVLD limited emissionrelated warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15...
- The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has...
- Shark fin roof antenna sealing settlement
- The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been...
- The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS)...
- A situation may occur where the front passenger seat is not occupied
- The limited warranty for the Knee Air Bag wire harness repair cable procedure for defects in materials and...
- The NVLD limited emission related warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15...
- The NVLD limited emissionrelated warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15...
- For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or...
What 2019 BMW X4 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2019 BMW X4 with 60,000 miles. On July 23, 2026, BMW dealership found a leaking Transfer case and quoted me $8500 to replace. Along with a defected shark Fin antenna costing $3000. Failed Water pump and 2 major coolant line. All have lawsuit against BMW of America.
The contact owns a 2019 BMW X4. The contact stated while driving and making a right or a left turn, the front end of the vehicle shuddered significantly. Additionally, the contact stated that the message "Service Brakes" was displayed. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
An 'Emergency call system malfunction' message starting appearing. Upon inspection by the dealer they mentioned "Faults stored for emergency battery hardware faulty, GPS antenna open circuit, TCB microphone short circuit. Checked rook aerial cover and found not to be sealing correctly and causing water damage to components. Recommend to replace roof aerial, roof aerial cover, TCB and emergency battery. TCB will also need to be programmed and old adhesive will need to be removed from roof of car."
as I was driving, the gas fuel line started spewing gas all over. The crack was higher up, behind the backseat, had to replace the fuel line. And behind the backseat was soaked with fuel oil. there was a material substance wrapped around like a cloth around the cracked area. As if the crack came from the factory and they covered it up.
I purchased this vehicle and during inspection, my technician noted the sunroof seal is in need of change and would lead to leaks. I am writing the federal safety agency for help with this issue, thinking BMW will ignore me. the federal safety agency offered a document on this issue SIB-54-11-19 sunroof water leak diagnosis.
While driving, collision detection activates for no reason. Very random, sometimes just warning lights and sounds, and sometimes slamming on brakes at speed over 40 MPH. No cars coming in other direction or any obstacles whatsoever. Weather clear. I almost got rear-ended once. Did not activate when fox ran in front of car. I can go weeks without this happening and then it comes out of the blue. It's in the shop for the third time for this complaint and service says they have no "error codes" and can't recreate the problem. Bmwusa told service to try to recreate the problem by driving it overnight. There's a 50/50 chance it will happen when they drive it, and there still won't be error codes! Bmw won't authorize any repair until they go through these steps. This has been on and off for at least 6 months. Date below was most recent occurrence. Obviously, obtaining any documentation of proof is impossible unless I have a camera crew on me all the time. It's terrifying and dangerous!
On may 03, 2019, I bought a 2019 bmw x4 m40i, at braman motorcars. This is not my first bmw, we have 3 more bmws at home. Unfortunately, this bmw x4 vehicle has not performed well as expected! On may 27, 2020 I was driving while it was raining when the car suddenly stopped and never turned on again, it was completely useless and very dissatisfying. I am very frustrated and disappointed because I sent the car to braman bmw service center to check it out and request the warranty and they said that the warranty does not cover it the solution is just to pay more than $30,000.00 in repair plus parking fees. Also, my insurance carrier said my policy does not cover mechanical issues. Alse sent a letter asking for help to bmw ceo and they responded that the warranty do not cover " outside influences". So this grabages car cant be in a rain. So now I have more than 1 and half months without the car, also called bmw financial services for help and the solution was that I can return the car signing a voluntary repo damaging my credit history. Attached to this email you will find copies of the denial of the warranty and the estimate that braman bmw sent me, to repair the car, which by the way is absurd! Waiting for you help, [xxx] redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Electrical system ignighted and caught fire while car was off, locked and parked inside the garage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 bmw x4. The contact stated that the driver assistance package failed and the warning vibration when the contact almost crashed. The system was supposed to vibrate when and if the contact was about to crash. The contact stated that the package vibration signal was very low and the contact could not feel it activate. The vehicle was driven to kritz bmw savannah (7009 abercorn st, savannah, ga 31406, (912) 354-7000) where it was diagnosed that a new vibration motor and computer update were needed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would escalate the incident. The failure mileage was 2,321. *bf the car was road tested after repair. Dealer repairmen stated contacts vehicle and other x 4's on the lot performed the same. Contact stated that the "repairs" did not improve vibration warning even when set on "strong" a vibration that can only be felt on a smooth road when the driver purposely crosses the lane markings is not a "warning" and is unsafe. The essence of my complaint is that the lane departure system while "working" is not providing a strong vibration that serves as a warning. The dealer states my vibration matches otherx4s and is therefore repaired. I feel all x4s are no not performing as designed and are therefore a safety hazzard. I purchased this car with this specific feature to assist my driving should I drift into the on coming lane without a sufficient vibration (warning) I feel the car is dangerous and someday there will be accidents due to this miss representation. My last car, a 2017 mercedes had a great lane departure system that really warned without a positive warning! The driver bmw has some how released this newly designed model.
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Questions about the 2019 BMW X4
Is the 2019 BMW X4 reliable?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2019 BMW X4, close to a typical X4 model year.
What is the 2019 BMW X4 year score?
The 2019 BMW X4 scores 67 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the BMW X4: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 BMW X4?
Electrical system, with 3 complaints. Next is engine (3).
How many recalls does the 2019 BMW X4 have?
7 recalls, covering air bags, back over prevention and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2019 BMW X4 electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 20V152000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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