2015 Bmw M4: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
12
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
0
Injuries
50.0
Severity index
Severity index 50.0 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 5 | 41.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 33.3% |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | 33.3% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 8.3% |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | 8.3% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | 8.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 8.3% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 5 of 12 complaints (41.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V653000 | 09/09/2016 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear differential for a prior service action, the rear sub-frame bolts may have been r |
| 15V782000 | 23/11/2015 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 M3 Sedan vehicles manufactured May 30, 2015, to September 2, 2015, 2016 M4 Coupe vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to September 11, 2015, and 2015-2016 M4 Convertible vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, t |
| 24V288000 | 24/04/2024 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.