2019 BMW 4 series
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2019 BMW 4 series is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.
2019 BMW 4 series at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2019 BMW 4 series recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2019 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.
2019 BMW 4 series common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2019 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 59
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 59.
The Telematics Control Units (TCU) Internal Emergency (Backup) Battery for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 6 years without mileage limitation, as determined from the vehicles original first in-service / delivery date.
Bulletin B011824 · Electrical System · Dec 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 4
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2019 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 2024Airbag
Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver and front passenger knee airbags were not assembled correctly. This could cause the airbags not to inflate properly in a crash. Safety Risk: A knee airbag that does not deploy properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer…
Transport Canada #2019220 · May 2019Engine
On certain vehicles, a crankshaft sensor error may cause the engine to stall. This would result in a loss of motive power, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. Note: This condition would result in the illumination of the check engine warning lamp and an “engine malfunction” mes…
Transport Canada #2018497 · Sep 2018Airbag
Certain vehicles may have been built with a defective passenger front airbag. This could cause the airbag not to deploy properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger front airbag.
Transport Canada #2018428 · Aug 2018Source: 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.