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2021 BMW X4

8 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Electrical system

Fire increases the risk of injury.

Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 318,495 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V438000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Electrical system

Fire increases the risk of injury.

Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 87,394 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V056000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Park outside Electrical system

A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.

What to do: Park away from your house, garage or anything that could catch fire, until it is repaired.

Free repair · 199,674 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V636000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 51 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V211000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine

Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

During engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist. Full mechanical braking (without assist) remains available.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 50,024 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V598000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Fuel system

Fuel may leak through the failed weld, increasing the risk of a fire.

The inlet check valve weld may fail, allowing the filling pipe to separate from the fuel tank.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 17 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V199000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 13,858 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V096000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

A small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 312 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V598000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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