The contact owns a 2023 BMW X4. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the transmission independently shifted into park(P) and then into reverse(R). The vehicle was restarted and the contact continued driving. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,214.
The worst 2023 BMW X4 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Driver assistance2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Brakes2
- Driver assistance2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls 2
Electrical system: starter assembly
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
- Risk
- Fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning March 24, 2026.
Recall number 26V056000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (850i xDrive, M8), X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M), X4 SAV (X4 xDrive30i), X5 SAV (X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M), X6 SAV (X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M), and Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.
- Risk
- Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 23V821000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2023 BMW X4 47
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has...
- The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been...
- 1. Use of aftermarket accessory hang-on cellular phone holders and/or air fresheners can break the...
- Various Check Control messages (CCM) can be displayed to the customer, which indicate a restricted...
- Emissions recall 25E-A03: program contol units (DME)
- A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears
- There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from...
- No Bass or a cracking noise can be heard from the bass speakers.
- While driving the vehicle on normal roads at10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the...
- One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
What 2023 BMW X4 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2023 BMW X4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V438000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while idling at a stoplight, the vehicle caught on fire. The driver was able to exit the vehicle safely. There were no reported injuries. A Police and Fire Department report was filed. The Fire Department was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The insurance company was contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
I have a [XXX] child who is in a car seat, fully locked in. He is able to open the door handle from the inside. The door handle is in arms reach. Totally unsafe, the child can open the door with the car in motion. It has happened numerous times. My sister has the same car with a [XXX] old, being able to do the same thing. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Windshield crack around heating elements and rearview mirror mount. There 3 cracks that extend to top of windshield to a horizontal crack. These look like one hook, J and a staightline that forms right angle to the one about a foot long behind readview mirror mount. There are no rocks chips evident. This occurred in a time span of 80 minutes. I actually heard the popping or cracking like when a plastic bottle air is restricted during elevation climb or desent but did not know what it was. Elevant was about 12,000 feet.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2023 BMW X4. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 52,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 90,000. The State of Mississippi advised the contact to reach out to the State of Tennessee for assistance.
A week ago, the steering wheel locked and the braking system and airbags and cameras malfunctioned. We took it for service at BMW. They said the battery caused the malfunction. On thanksgiving day, we were going around 25-30miles per hour when we slammed on the breaks and the breaks didnot function and we could not stop the car. The automatic emergency breaks never activated. We lost power of braking and brakes locked and we impacted a car in front of us with damages to our car and the other vehicle.
False acceleration
Purchased a customized bmw x4 nov.2022 from bmw dealership. Dec. 2022 brakes have a loud screaming noise when reverse. Spoke with dealership multiple times and vehicle was seen approx. 6 times by service dept about the brakes. Corporate complaint filed about loud noise of brakes, corporate sent out an engineer out to test drive the x4 to understand and describe the brake noise. I was told the noise was from dust of the vehicle being new and its normal. The truck still has loud screaming noise has not been resolved by bmw dealership with corporate closing out the claim.
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Questions about the 2023 BMW X4
Is the 2023 BMW X4 reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2023 BMW X4, fewer than a typical X4 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 BMW X4?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is driver assistance (2).
How many recalls does the 2023 BMW X4 have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and power train.
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