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2022 BMW X4 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW X4 — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on January 30, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: X4.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW X4, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V056000January 30, 2026Electrical System › Starter Assembly
25V636000September 23, 2025Electrical System › Starter Assembly › RelayPark outside
22V070000February 9, 2022Power Train › Automatic Transmission
21V831000October 22, 2021Exterior Lighting
21V646000August 18, 2021Equipment › Other › Labels

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Equipment (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Power Train (1) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V056000

Electrical System › Starter Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
January 30, 2026
Owner notification
March 27, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
87,394 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X4

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Fire increases the risk of injury.

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V056000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V636000

Electrical System › Starter Assembly › Relay

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
September 23, 2025
Owner notification
February 6, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
199,674 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X4

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V636000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V070000

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
February 9, 2022
Owner notification
April 4, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X4

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V070000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V831000

Exterior Lighting

Report received by NHTSA
October 22, 2021
Owner notification
December 17, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,577 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X4

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

The incorrectly positioned license plate lamp cutouts could cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V831000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V646000

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
August 18, 2021
Owner notification
October 13, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
13 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X4

Components: Equipment › Other › Labels; Tires

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

Incorrect tire size and pressure information could result in the wrong tires being installed, or improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. 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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V646000, 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: February 2, 2026.