Model-year record
2022 BMW 4 Series
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Complaints filed
6
Reports to NHTSA, 2022
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
No data
EPA estimate
Known issues
Power Train issues lead owner complaints (33% of 6 reports), followed by air bags (17%).
Share of all 6 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11720817, ODI 11661792.
Individual complaint reports(6)
Showing the 6 most recent reportsElectrical SystemMay 2026 · ODI 11738500Details +Close −
Recall issued January 2026. Letter mailed to me (owner) re: recall in March 2026. Now May 18, 2026 and still no notification as to when this recall will be remedied. Risk is stated as follows: vehicle may catch on fire while operating or also while parked when engine is not running. So instructed to park vehicle outside garage. Recall No 26V-056 Engine Starter BMW 430i year 2022. Purchased at Fields BMW Daytona.
- Reported
- May 2026
- Incident date
- May 2026
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
EngineMay 2026 · ODI 11735171Details +Close −
BMW Manufacturer Recall for fire hazad in starter for ths model first issued Oct 2025! NHTSA Recall Number26V056 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available as of May 1, 2026 My complaint is about the delay in a remedy from BMW - it's been more than 4 months!! This is not"timely"
- Reported
- May 2026
- Incident date
- Jan 2026
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainFeb 2026 · ODI 11720817Details +Close −
2022 BMW 430i xDrive Rear Differential leak and required complete replacement. My vehicle had less than 69,000 miles at the time and my mechanic stated that this was the second 2022 BMW that had to have a differential replaced. This issue was first confirmed by the BMW dealership December 2025 but my vehicle's warranty just expired (less than 500 miles over the warranty). The mechanic mentioned that it's highly unusual to need a differential replaced. They usually last the lifetime of the vehicle especially with my car being a 2022.
- Reported
- Feb 2026
- Incident date
- Dec 2025
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Air BagsFeb 2026 · ODI 11717678Details +Close −
There are hundred of restraint system malfunctions in BMWs especially the 2020 to 2022. To a catastrophic hard impact collision to a fender bender could result in life altering injuries, paralysis, and death. I bought this vehicle to feel safe when driving. I am afraid to let me nineteen year old son drive it because if there is any kind of collision he or any passenger in the car would not be protected and this is covered by federal law. This needs to be recalled or I am going viral with what is going on and your agency is supposed to be number one to contact to make these automakers fix these. This is life or death.
- Reported
- Feb 2026
- Incident date
- Oct 2025
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Back Over PreventionNov 2025 · ODI 11699321Details +Close −
The rear vision camera deactivated itself when the park assist system is turned off. No image is provided to the driver. This makes it harder to see what is behind the vehicle when reversing and could lead to an accident. This can occur in the middle of a reversing event.
- Reported
- Nov 2025
- Incident date
- Jun 2025
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainMay 2025 · ODI 11661792Details +Close −
The contact owns a 2022 BMW 430I. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at various speeds, the transmission independently shifted into neutral. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the failure recurred shortly after driving for several miles. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.
- Reported
- May 2025
- Incident date
- Feb 2025
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change when NHTSA publishes new information.
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Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2022 BMW 4 Series 2 DR RWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
2022 BMW 4 Series C RWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
2022 BMW 4 Series 2 DR AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
2022 BMW 4 Series C AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
Fuel economy by trim
No EPA fuel-economy record is available for this model year. Some trims and older vehicles were not tested or are not in the current EPA feed.
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2022 BMW 4 Series: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2022 BMW 4 Series?
Owners filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the 2022 BMW 4 Series. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2022 BMW 4 Series?
The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (33% of complaints) and air bags (17%).
How many recalls does the 2022 BMW 4 Series have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2022 BMW 4 Series as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2022 BMW 4 Series get?
EPA fuel-economy figures for the 2022 BMW 4 Series aren't available yet.