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2025 BMW 4 Series

Hybrid

Subcompact Cars
12 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11

Safety Signal

85 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

Recalls1 critical1

Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA8

Crash ratingNHTSA overall—

Fuel economybest combined, EPA31 mpg

2027 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016

The 2025 BMW 4 Series is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact car with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 430i Coupe, is EPA-rated at 31 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 8 complaints, most often about the electrical system.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Annual fuel*
430i Coupe	Hybrid	RWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion	28	36	31	$2,500
430i Convertible	Hybrid	RWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion	27	35	30	$2,600
430i Gran Coupe	Hybrid	RWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion	27	35	30	$2,600
430i xDrive Coupe	Hybrid	AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion	27	34	30	$2,600
M440i Coupe	Hybrid	RWD	3.0L 4-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion	27	34	30	$2,600
430i xDrive Gran Coupe	Hybrid	AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion	25	34	29	$2,650
M440i Convertible	Hybrid	RWD	3.0L 4-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion	27	33	29	$2,650
M440i xDrive Coupe	Hybrid	AWD	3.0L 4-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion	26	33	29	$2,650
430i xDrive Convertible	Hybrid	AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion	24	33	28	$2,750
M440i Gran Coupe	Hybrid	RWD	3.0L 4-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion	26	32	28	$2,750
M440i xDrive Convertible	Hybrid	AWD	3.0L 4-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion	25	32	28	$2,750
M440i xDrive Gran Coupe	Hybrid	AWD	3.0L 4-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion	25	31	27	$2,850

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 47765, 47767, 48167, 47766, 47769, 48168, 47771, 47770, 47768, 48169.

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Recalls (1)

Source: NHTSA recall database

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Electrical System

4,557 vehicles

ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 330i, 330i xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive) and X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The electrical connection between the starter-generator and battery may come loose.RiskA loose starter-generator connection can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, the wiring may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.FixDealers will inspect and replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

NHTSA campaign 25V202000reported Apr 1, 2025BMW of North America, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

8complaints filed

2 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2024: 1 · 2025: 3 · 2026: 4

Most-cited components

Electrical System3

Power Train3

Service Brakes2

Unspecified2

Engine2

Back Over Prevention1

What owners describe

“While driving at highway speed on [XXX] I went to put my windows up. Without touching anything else my seat moved backward and I was unable to reach either pedal. Fortunately I was able to maneuver to a point where I was able to regain vehicle control. Obviously this was a life threatening situation which could have be…”Jun 4, 2026 · Seats · NHTSA owner report

“This is the third Check Engine, Drive train malfunction, Power Supply error messages popped up. Dealership replaced the battery at the first visit, replaced the starter at the second visit. Error messages appeared one week after the second visit to the dealership.”May 20, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

“1 week after the BMW dealer replaced the battery under the warranty (after the car was towed due to the power loss from drive train malfunction) Engine Check, Drive train malfunction, and Oil level measurement inactive signals popped up again.”May 7, 2026 · Engine · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other 4 Series model years

2027 BMW 4 Series

0 recalls · 0 complaints

2026 BMW 4 Series

1 recalls · 2 complaints

2024 BMW 4 Series

3 recalls · 2 complaints

2023 BMW 4 Series

4 recalls · 6 complaints

2022 BMW 4 Series

5 recalls · 8 complaints

2021 BMW 4 Series

6 recalls · 15 complaints

2020 BMW 4 Series

1 recalls · 5 complaints

2019 BMW 4 Series

3 recalls · 25 complaints

2018 BMW 4 Series

1 recalls · 43 complaints

2017 BMW 4 Series

2 recalls · 29 complaints

2016 BMW 4 Series

1 recalls · 53 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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