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2022 BMW X4: problems, recalls and reliability

6 recalls and 3 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes.

Data updated weekly · latest recall Jul 2026

6
recalls
3
owner complaints
0
fire reports
-
typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

Among the quietest X4 years (#8 of 8 by complaints, age-adjusted)

Common problems

Computed from 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 3 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.
Service Brakes (brakes)2 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)1 complaint
2022 bmw x4. Consumer writes in regards to defective brakes. The consumer stated the vehicle lunges, rocks, and jerks when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was road tested the lunges were aknowledged, but the dealer stated the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was notified and stated the vehicle operated as designed.Owner report · Service Brakes · Mar 2022

Recalls - 6 campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY25V636000 · Sep 2025

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING21V831000 · Oct 2021

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, and X4M vehicles. The rear license plate may not be illuminated properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Remedy: Dealers will modify the rear license plate bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY26V438000 · Jul 2026

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Supra, 2022-2025 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2023 5 Series, 2022-2026 Z4, 2023-2024 4 Series Gran Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 4 Series Coupe, 3 Series, 2021-2025 X4, and 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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 28, 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 NHTSA.gov beginning August 28, 2026. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall 26V056.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY26V056000 · Jan 2026

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.

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 NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION22V070000 · Feb 2022

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics unit, free of charge. All of the vehicle population for this recall have been repaired. Owner notification letters were not mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

TIRES21V646000 · Aug 2021

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The tire label may contain the wrong tire size and pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Specifications

Factory options offered for the 2022 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.

Engines2.0L · 3.0L
Cylinders4 · 6
FuelGasoline
Drive typeAWD/All-Wheel Drive
Body stylesSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

How other years compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 BMW X4 reliable?

NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on record for the 2022 BMW X4. The most complained-about area is service brakes.

Does the 2022 BMW X4 have open recalls?

6 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:starter assembly:relay. 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.