Model year 2017 · BMW

2017 BMW 4 Series / M4 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 BMW 4 Series / M4. The most recent was reported on October 11, 2018. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 430I, 440I, M4.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 BMW 4 Series / M4, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
18V713000	October 11, 2018	Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
17V115000	February 23, 2017	Air Bags
16V914000	December 20, 2016	Air Bags

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Power Train (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 18V713000

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA: October 11, 2018
Owner notification: April 9, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2,661 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 BMW 4 Series / M4: March 2, 2016 – September 30, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: M4

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 BMW M3 Sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS Coupes and 2017 BMW M4 Convertible vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion.

Safety risk

A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify vehicle owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V713000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V115000

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA: February 23, 2017
Owner notification: April 10, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 292 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 BMW 4 Series / M4: September 19, 2016 – October 7, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: 430I, 440I, M4

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.

Safety risk

If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V115000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V914000

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA: December 20, 2016
Owner notification: February 10, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 3,506 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 BMW 4 Series / M4: August 4, 2016 – September 28, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: 430I, 440I, M4

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.

Safety risk

If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V914000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: October 16, 2018.