2017 BMW 4 series
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 BMW 4 series is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 8 on record.
2017 BMW 4 series at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2017 BMW 4 series recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2017 BMW 4 series.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2017 BMW 4 series common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2017 BMW 4 series — ranges cover the 7 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 275
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 275.
For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles, from the original 10 years/120,000 miles, as determined from the original in-service date. This coverage…
Bulletin B010419 · Engine · Sep 2024EVAP SYSTEM PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15/150
Bulletin B010224 · Engine · May 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Bulletin B510819 · Electrical System, Visibility · Jan 2024PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES
Bulletin B011423 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2023The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
Bulletin B513218 · Structure · Nov 2023?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.
Bulletin B520121 · Seats · Aug 2023Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
Bulletin B514616 · Structure · May 2023After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
Bulletin B651523 · Electrical System · May 2023The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in t…
Bulletin B840822 · Electrical System, Equipment · Mar 2023Exterior rear lights do not work.
Bulletin B630917 · Electrical System, Exterior Lighting · Mar 2023Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 4 SERIES AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 3
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2017 BMW 4 series. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Label
Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: This error does not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: Thi…
Transport Canada #2024544 · Aug 2024Powertrain
On certain M3 and M4 models, a problem with the driveshaft flange may cause its disconnection. This could result in a loss of propulsion, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the driveshaft.
Transport Canada #2018560 · Oct 2018Airbag
Certain vehicles may have been equipped with airbag inflators that do not meet specifications. This could cause affected airbags to fail to deploy properly in the event of a crash, which could increase the risk of injury to the occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace affected airbag modules. Note: Depending on the vehicle in question, the front passenger, knee, side or curt…
Transport Canada #2016632 · Dec 2016Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the BMW 4 series
The BMW 4 Series is a range of compact executive cars manufactured by BMW since 2013. The 4 Series was created when BMW spun off the 2-door models of the 3 Series into a separate series. The 4 Series is currently in its second generation.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
