Used Car Checklists

Used BMW 4 Series: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 579 complaints across these 8 years; the 2018 drew the most.

BMW 4 Series

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Problems that follow the 4 Series from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area20182019202020212022202320242025Total
Electrical2612171610384
Airbags381164463
Brakes53512429
Engine37913463
Transmission81246333

4 Series generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

  1. Second generation

    2020–2023

  2. First generation

    2014–2020

Mileages where 4 Series problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileageProblemYear
35,000–40,000 milesCoolant leaks and overheating2019
43,000–60,000 milesEngine motor mount failure2021
49,000–53,000 milesCoolant leaks and overheating2018

Every 4 Series recall to confirm

66 recalls cover the 4 Seriesyears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 29 campaigns span more than one model year. One told owners not to drive or to park outside until repaired.

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