CarRecallWatchThe 2018 BMW X4 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (7 reports).
2018 BMW X4 recalls
Water Pump Connector Can Short Circuit and Cause Fire
An electrical connector on the engine's water pump may not be properly sealed.
Most common 2018 BMW X4 problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
We heard a whining sound under the hood on November 1st, 2025. Prior to noticing this noise, there were no warming lamps or messages appearing. Following a short drive we smelled burning in the garage. We did not drive the vehicle the following day and intended to take it to our mechanic on Monday morning, the 3rd. Upon trying to start the car it was dead. We had to have it professionally jumped as standard jumping with our personal jumper cables would not start it. Our mechanic explained both the battery and the water pump would need to be replaced. Upon further examination, he realized that the cable or water pump harness that connects the two had been burned and discovered a recall on th
The water pump was found to have extreme corrosion after several other components on the car were damaged from the coolant leak into the electrical system. The car was suddenly losing power while driving and the DME was smoking, potentially causing an engine fire. So far the water pump, Digital Motor Electronics (DME) and throttle body were replaced over a 15 day period in service. The day the car was picked up, the chassis stabilization light came on and the dealership was receiving codes saying multiple additional electrical systems are now triggering the codes. The car was back at the dealer for service and now they are saying even more systems have been damaged by the leak. There is curr
The contact owns a 2018 BMW X4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted on several occasions; however, the contact was informed that parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Unknown: Dealership replaced my brakes however they werenât working properly I reported it 3 times BMW said it was common about 2 weeks later I was involved in a car accident where the brakes failed to respond and I rear ended another car.
Water pump completely failed and no longer working. I had to pull off of road on a busy interstate. Firestone confirmed water pump no longer working. Vehicle is at BMW service center. No warning until vehicle overheated and warning came on.
2018 BMW X4 questions
Does the 2018 BMW X4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 BMW X4: Water Pump Connector Can Short Circuit and Cause Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW X4?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (7), Engine And Engine Cooling (5), Engine (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 BMW X4 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.