Vehicle safety record

2017 BMW X4 Problems, complaints & recalls

No owner complaints about the 2017 BMW X4 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in November 2026 for the connectors / plugs / receptacles.

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NHTSA data checked 4 hours ago

68/100Safety Index

BFewer problems than a typical X4 year, for its age

Complaints: 0
Recalls: 3
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

2017 BMW X4 recalls 3

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Electrical system: connectors / plugs / receptacles

26V733000Nov 4, 2026720,796 vehicles affected

Park outside

The problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2016 3 Series, 5 Series, Z4, 2012-2015 X1, 2013-2017 X3, 2015-2016 4 Series Gran Coupe, 2 Series Convertible, 2014-2016 328xi Gran Turismo, 2 Series Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 3 Series Coupe, 3 Series Sportswagon, 2015-2018 X4, and 2016-2018 X5 xDrive40e vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
The risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in December 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 25, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V608. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Engine and engine cooling: pump

24V608000Aug 14, 2024720,796 vehicles affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Child seat: latch strap

16V333000May 23, 2016188,668 vehicles affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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BMW X4: every year compared

2014 2015 2016 02017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

Year	Recalls	Top problem	Grade
2021	7	-	F
2020	10	-	F
2019	7	-	D
2018	2	-	A
2017	3	-	B
2016	3	-	B
2015	6	-	C
2014	1	-	A

All X4 years

2017 BMW X4 vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Grade
2017 BMW X4	0	3	0	B
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2017 BMW 3 Series Phev	75	0	2	C	Compare
2017 BMW 4 Series	23	0	1	C	Compare
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2017 BMW 2 Series	6	0	0	C	Compare

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Questions about the 2017 BMW X4

Does the 2017 BMW X4 have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 BMW X4: connectors / plugs / receptacles (November 2026); pump (August 2024); latch strap (May 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

How many complaints has the 2017 BMW X4 had?

None have been filed with NHTSA so far.

Is the 2017 BMW X4 a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 68 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical BMW X4 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

What should I do if my 2017 BMW X4 has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked 4 hours ago. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data