BMW

M4

Subcompact Cars · model years 2015 to 2025

Includes M4 Convertible and M4 Coupe as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2025. complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1.

Worst year: 2015. complaints: 12, about 12x this model's typical 1; recalls: 3, about 3x this model's typical 1.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the BMW M4
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
2015	4Gas	19.5	425	$3,950	3	12	ENGINE 29%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%, POWER TRAIN 24%
complaints: 12, about 12x this model's typical 1 recalls: 3, about 3x this model's typical 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	4Gas	19.5	425	$3,950	3	21	ENGINE 29%, POWER TRAIN 26%, SUSPENSION 16%
complaints: 21, about 21x this model's typical 1 recalls: 3, about 3x this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	4Gas	19.5	425	$3,950	3	2	POWER TRAIN 100%
complaints: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1 recalls: 3, about 3x this model's typical 1 Score: 10 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	4Gas	20	425	$3,850	1	5	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 80%, ENGINE 20%
complaints: 5, about 5x this model's typical 1 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 Score: 30 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	4Gas	19.5	425	$3,950	1	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 1 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	4Gas	19.5	425	$3,950	2	1	ENGINE 50%, SUSPENSION 50%
complaints: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 recalls: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1 Score: 50 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	1Gas	19	473	$4,050	2	1	SERVICE BRAKES 100%
complaints: 1, this model typically has none on file recalls: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1 Score: 50 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	1Gas	19	473	$4,050	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	1Gas	19	473	$4,050	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	1Gas	19	473	$4,050	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	1Gas	19	473	$4,050	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2015: 19.5 to 2025: 19

Owner complaints2015: 12 to 2025: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the BMW M4 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.