2015 BMW M4: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 12 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine; the 2017 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2024
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I had the issue relating to this bullitin [XXX] This issue resulted in both rear window regulators going out due to the water. BMW USA denied to perform any goodwill repair or even acknowledge this issue. This issue consequently results in the convertible top malfunctioning as it cannot roll the rear windows down Many BMW convertible customers have had this issue as it is readily present within online forums. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2024
“The instrument cluster display no longer functions. Unable to see odometer. Unable to see any vehicle warnings such as fuel warnings, airbag warnings, adas warnings. If I am unable to utilize the instrument cluster display it puts myself and others in harms way as if there is an issue with the vehicle or a warning, I would be unaware as there is no way for that information to reach me. The issue has been confirmed with a code of : B7f694 The display back lighting has failed. BMW states this out of their warranty/workmanship coverage. Leading up to the display failure, the display would cut in and out.”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2024
“I was driving like I normally do to work and my transmission temperature warning light came on and the car went limp and a few moments later the clutch temperature warning light came on also. It stopped doing it for a while and now it does it very often but does not put a code in the cars computer database so it can't be tracked. This happens often a in city with lights etc and sometimes on the highways also.”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2020
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“The vehicle model is known to fail at the crank hub. Bmw refuses to acknowledge and make necessary repairs at no cost. It has been known to happen randomly, even just driving in a parking lot. If this were to happen going at highway speeds, it can potentially lead to devastating consequences not only for the driver and passengers of the bmw, but as well as traffic surrounding the vehicle.”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2019
“There's a known issue with 2015+ bmw f80 m3 s55 engine. The issue is the crank hub spinning out and damaging the car. It leaves the vehicle in a dangerous state when driving on the road and to others near by. This issue happens to stock vehicles and modded ones. Links about it: https://www.youtube.com/results... Specific video that explains the crank hub issue with this model of a car: https://youtu.be/sjr3zhegs_u?t=160”Owner report · Engine · Oct 2019
“Fire spontaneously started in the car. Felt like it cams from slightly behind drivers seat. Car was driving quite slowly when fire broke out.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Nov 2018
“This issue affects vehicles moving in reverse at night. The rear view camera image at night is very dark and objects cannot be seen. The issue is seen on white or light color vehicles when the light from the license plate reflect on the bumper causing the camera not to focus properly. When the headlights are turned off and the license plate lights turn off the rear view camera has a better view. Turning off the headlights at night is a safety issue and not being able to distinguish objects at night is a safety issue as well. Please ask bmw to correct. I have a couple of options that I can suggest but will defer to the manufacturer for the final solution.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Jul 2018
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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 reused instead of being replaced. Reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear sub-frame bolts with new bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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, to August 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft with a slip-joint that may not have been filled with grease. As a result, the slip-joint may fail over time.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driveshaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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 Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2015 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2015 BMW M4 reliable?
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2015 BMW M4. The most complained-about area is engine.
Does the 2015 BMW M4 have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning structure:frame and members. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.