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Overview
- Body
- Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 425
- Power to weight
- 0.120 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.46
- Cyl
- 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $3,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 440 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 184 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Width
- 74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Height
- 54 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Wheelbase
- 111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,530 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 12
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ENGINE29%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM24%
- POWER TRAIN24%
- SERVICE BRAKES6%
- STRUCTURE6%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 17 total.
BMW M4: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
160 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Jan 11, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB611305
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âÂÂdischarged batteryâ complaints.
Jan 9, 2024SUSPENSIONB310124
With the vehicle is on a lift and the front struts are in the extended position, there may be a cracking and orclicking type noise when turning the steering wheel left/right. See attached video V31 01 24. The sound can reoccur when the vehicle is lowered, and the wheels are once again under load. The noise might also be heard for a short time while driving.
Oct 13, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICB340714
Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-
May 1, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB651523
After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
May 1, 2023STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATEB514616
Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
Mar 1, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB840822
The 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 the mobile communication network. Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration. The Connected Drive voice services (Concierge Call, BMW Assistance, and emergency call voice) can no longe
Mar 1, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGB630917
Exterior rear lights do not work.
Feb 1, 2023SERVICE BRAKESB340921
A turbine-like noise can be heard from the rear axle while deceleration during the first 300 miles of operation when braking from low speed.
- and 152 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr
- Maintenance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
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.