2021 BMW M4
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2021
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2021: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle brake very very loudly. BMw claims this is normal, this is not true. Vehicle has extremely low miles and performs bad when braking.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-13
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2021-05-25Service brakes, hydraulic21V062000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6...
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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2021-09-03Seat belts21V554000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i),...
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021.
Buy-smart checklist
2021 BMW M4 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V062000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 21V554000 · Seat belts
FAQ
- Is the 2021 BMW M4 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 BMW M4?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 BMW M4 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.