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#BS-2016-BMWX4-BBBF2016 Bmw X4
Based on reports from 16 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 16 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.
Top reported problems
steering went out
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
4 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 70K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Electrical (4 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2016 Bmw X4: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2016 Bmw X4, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 69,777 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 70K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2016 Bmw X4, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Suspension Issues
Suspension complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2016 Bmw X4, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2016 Bmw X4, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Bmw X4. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4 xDriveM40i vehicles manufactured March3, 2014 to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have lower anchor bars for securing child restraint seats that may become damaged when using the European-ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2016 Bmw X4 vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)
This vehicle
16
Class avg
222
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 16 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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