CarRecallWatchThe 2015 BMW M4 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (5 reports).
2015 BMW M4 recalls
Side Airbag Inflator May Rupture or Leak Gas
The side head airbag inflators in these BMW 2 Series, 3 Series, and 4 Series vehicles may fail at a weld joint.
Loose Rear Subframe Bolts Can Hurt Handling and Crash Risk
During rear differential service done under a prior service action, the rear subframe bolts may have been reused instead of replaced with new ones.
Driveshaft Slip-Joint May Fail, Causing Loss of Power
The driveshaft on these vehicles has a slip-joint that may not have been filled with grease at the factory.
Most common 2015 BMW M4 problems
Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
The ABS module, which controls the brake drying feature, is malfunctioning. This BMW feature is designed to lightly pulse the brakes when the windshield wipers are active to wipe water off the rotors for better braking performance. The intervention is supposed to be imperceptible. Instead, the system intermittently applies hard, sudden brake pressure while the windshield wipers are operating. This causes abrupt, strong deceleration that feels like the brakes are slamming on by themselves. The problem occurs in wet conditions when wipers are on. It has happened multiple times and has nearly caused rear-end collisions or loss of control on multiple occasions. This unexpected hard braking at s
The instrument cluster display no longer functions. Unable to see odometer. Unable to see any vehicle warnings such as fuel warnings, airbag warnings, adas warnings. If I am unable to utilize the instrument cluster display it puts myself and others in harms way as if there is an issue with the vehicle or a warning, I would be unaware as there is no way for that information to reach me. The issue has been confirmed with a code of : B7f694 The display back lighting has failed. BMW states this out of their warranty/workmanship coverage. Leading up to the display failure, the display would cut in and out.
I had the issue relating to this bullitin [XXX] This issue resulted in both rear window regulators going out due to the water. BMW USA denied to perform any goodwill repair or even acknowledge this issue. This issue consequently results in the convertible top malfunctioning as it cannot roll the rear windows down Many BMW convertible customers have had this issue as it is readily present within online forums. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The BMW OEM intercooler/charge air cooler is a known faulty equipment issue within this generation of cars/engine (S55 Engine, F80, F82, F87 chassis) and I have thousands of people within the community that were affected and willing to attest to this. This issue is a safety risk as having the intercooler leak coolant into the combustion chambers this will be a catastrophically damage the engine. As I've mentioned this problem has been confirmed by dealers and independent service centers, and I have thousands of people in the willing to attest to this being a very common issue in this generation of cars. There is usually supposed to be a service warning/check engine light that comes up
I WAS DRIVING LIKE I NORMALLY DO TO WORK AND MY TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WENT LIMP AND A FEW MOMENTS LATER THE CLUTCH TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON ALSO. IT STOPPED DOING IT FOR A WHILE AND NOW IT DOES IT VERY OFTEN BUT DOES NOT PUT A CODE IN THE CARS COMPUTER DATABASE SO IT CAN'T BE TRACKED. THIS HAPPENS OFTEN A IN CITY WITH LIGHTS ETC AND SOMETIMES ON THE HIGHWAYS ALSO.
2015 BMW M4 questions
Does the 2015 BMW M4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 BMW M4: Side Airbag Inflator May Rupture or Leak Gas; Loose Rear Subframe Bolts Can Hurt Handling and Crash Risk; Driveshaft Slip-Joint May Fail, Causing Loss of Power. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW M4?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (5), Electrical System (4), Power Train (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 BMW M4 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.