Model year 2019 · BMW

2019 BMW 4 Series / M4 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 BMW 4 Series / M4. The most recent was reported on May 9, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 430I, 440I, M4.

NHTSA data through October 6, 2026 · How these pages are built

Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 BMW 4 Series / M4, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
19V352000	May 9, 2019	Air Bags › Knee Bolster
18V533000	August 15, 2018	Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
18V465000	July 11, 2018	Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 19V352000

Air Bags › Knee Bolster

Report received by NHTSA: May 9, 2019
Owner notification: July 8, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 5,079 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 BMW 4 Series / M4: February 18, 2019 – May 2, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: 430I, 440I, M4

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.

Safety risk

An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V352000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V533000

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA: August 15, 2018
Owner notification: August 16, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 3 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 BMW 4 Series / M4: July 9, 2018 – July 9, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: 430I, 440I

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one each of 2019 BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe and 430i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been incorrectly manufactured, potentially affecting the air bag deployment performance in the event of a crash.

Safety 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.

Remedy

All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V533000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V465000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Report received by NHTSA: July 11, 2018
Owner notification: September 6, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 5,309 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 BMW 4 Series / M4: May 16, 2018 – June 6, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: 430I, 440I

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.

Safety risk

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V465000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 13, 2019.