NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
What the fix does
The 2022 BMW X4 has 6 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk from a corroding starter relay that can overheat and short circuit, and a transmission defect where an internal fluid leak can cause the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly.
On the electrical side, the starter assembly concern appears across multiple filings covering the same underlying issue, and prior repair attempts may not have fully resolved it for all affected vehicles. On the drivetrain side, the transmission's internal mechatronics unit may not have been assembled correctly, allowing fluid to leak internally and leaving the vehicle without proper gear engagement, which raises the risk of an unintended rollaway. Two separate recalls address rear license plate lighting: on certain vehicles the plate bracket is mispositioned and on others the lamp cutouts are incorrectly placed, both of which can make the plate hard to read at night. There is also a label recall affecting xDrive30i models specifically, where the tire information sticker may list the wrong tire size or pressure, which can lead to incorrect tires being fitted or tires running at the wrong inflation level.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
What the fix does
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Dealers will replace the engine starter at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine starter relay can corrode, causing it to overheat and short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine starter at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled correctly, potentially causing an internal leak.
What the fix does
Dealers replace the transmission mechatronics unit at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear license plate light may not illuminate properly on certain 2022 X4 models, preventing the plate from being visible at night.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify the rear license plate bracket at no cost to restore proper illumination.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear license plate bracket is positioned incorrectly, which can cause uneven lighting on the license plate and prevent compliance with Canadian lighting regulations.
What the fix does
BMW will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealer, who will reposition the rear license plate bracket.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire label on your vehicle may show incorrect tire size and pressure specifications, which could lead to improper tire selection or inflation.
What the fix does
Your BMW dealer will replace the tire information label at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
