2017 Bmw M4
The Verdict
The 2017 Bmw M4 has 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. The most reported issue is transmission (2 complaints). With a Klunk Score of 100/100, it earns a "Smooth Ride" rating. If you're shopping for a Bmw M4, consider the 2020 model year which has 50% fewer complaints.
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Klunk Score: Smooth Ride
This vehicle year has significantly fewer complaints than average. A reliable choice.
How is this calculated?
The Klunk Score ranks this vehicle year against all others in our database based on total owner complaints filed with NHTSA. 100 = fewest complaints (top tier), 0 = most complained-about. Scores above 60 are better than average; below 40 means more problems than most.
Recalls 1
Active safety recalls from NHTSA for this vehicle year.
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 i...
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.
Reported Apr 10, 2026
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Under the Hood
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THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON MY CAR SINCE NOVEMBER 2018, BUT BMW HASN'T MADE THE PART AVAILABLE FOR MY CAR. BMW ALSO DOESN'T OFFER A PAYOFF AMOUNT OF MY CAR BECAUSE IT'S NOT SAFE FOR ME TO SELL THE CAR TO SOMEONE ELSE BUT IT'S OKAY FOR ME TO CONTINUE DRIVING THIS CAR.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW M4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V713000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BMW OF MONROVIA (1425 MOUNTAIN AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016, (855) 627-5361) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.