2019 BMW X4 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 BMW X4 has 1 complaint and 11 recalls filed with NHTSA. The owner reported a significant shudder in the front end while making turns, accompanied by a "Service Brakes" warning message. The vehicle was not repaired, and the dealer indicated no recall covered the issue.
Common Issues
- Brake system warning. Vehicle front end shudders during turns and displays a "Service Brakes" message without resolution from the dealer.
There are 11 recalls affecting the 2019 BMW X4 with defects spanning airbag deployment systems, rearview camera functionality, seat structural integrity, and brake components.
Recalls
- Passenger airbag inflator module. (NHTSA Recall 19V291000) Affects 50 vehicles. Improper instrument panel assembly may prevent the passenger airbag from deploying correctly, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly at no cost.
- Occupant classification system. (NHTSA Recall 21V521000) Covers 138 vehicles. Faulty assembly may misclassify the front passenger seat, deactivating the airbag and raising injury risk in a crash. Dealers will replace the seat foam free of charge.
- Rearview camera software. (NHTSA Recall 21V096000) Affects 13,858 vehicles. Rearview image may be partially or fully obscured when shifting to reverse, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and update software at no cost.
- Front seatback frame welding. (NHTSA Recall 19V563000) Affects 20 vehicles. Improper welding may permit the seatback to fold unexpectedly, raising injury risk in crashes. Dealers will replace front seats free of charge.
- Back-up camera settings. (NHTSA Recall 19V684000) Involves 257,473 vehicles. Camera image and display settings may retain a configuration preventing rearview visibility, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update software without charge.
- Instrument panel casing. (NHTSA Recall 20V152000) Affects 15 vehicles. Loose panel casing could break during airbag deployment, sending debris into the cabin and increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the panel casing at no cost.
- Rear brake caliper pistons. (NHTSA Recall 18V453000) Covers 5,594 vehicles. Insufficient coating on rear caliper pistons may reduce brake performance, increasing crash risk. Dealers will bleed the rear brake circuit free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon laws. Consult relevant legal resources for guidance on protection options.
2019 BMW X4 Summary
2019
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
277148
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 BMW X4
13858 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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.
2019 BMW X4
138 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
2019 BMW X4
15 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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.
2019 BMW X4
50 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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.
2019 BMW X4
257473 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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.
2019 BMW X4
20 vehicles affected
SEATS
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.
2019 BMW X4
5594 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
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.
Complaints
2019 BMW X4
ID: 2098358POWER TRAIN
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 NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.