Most common 2017 BMW X4 problems
Share of the 3 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
BMW X4 complaints by model year
Best X4 years: 2017. Years to avoid: 2020, 2015. Compare all years →
2017 BMW X4 recalls (2)
Electrical system › Wiring › Connectors/plugs/receptacles
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025.
Child seat › Latch strap
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4 xDriveM40i vehicles…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2017 BMW X4:
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
What 2017 BMW X4 owners say
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while slowing down for a traffic light, the message for possible transmission failure and to seek service immediately was displayed. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System). The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The vehicle's dash and infotainment screens will flicker or stay off for a period of a few seconds, immediately after the vehicle will display various errors including but not limited to loss of power steering, loss of braking power, the transmission will get thrown into neutral, on some occasions the car will turn off. After a few seconds, you will regain control of the vehicle. This will happen randomly from pulling into a driveway or while in the turnpike, extremely dangerous. The vehicle has been in the service dept for over 50 days over the course of 3 months. BMW has been unable to diagnosis the car. The attached document contains two youtube links where you can see some of the issues.
2017 BMW X4 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 20 / 27 / 23 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 19 / 26 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 BMW X4 a good car?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 X4 rates better than average: 62% fewer complaints than a typical year of the X4 at the same age. It is one of the best X4 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 BMW X4?
The electrical system — 3 complaints, 100% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the brakes (2) and steering (1).
How many recalls does the 2017 BMW X4 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2017 BMW X4, the most recent from August 13, 2024 (connectors/plugs/receptacles). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the BMW X4?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2017. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2020 and 2015. See the full BMW X4 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2017 BMW X4 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 100,000 miles; 50% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.