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2015 BMW X4

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.

BMW X4
Pictured: 2018 BMW X4 xDrive20d M Sport Automatic 2.0. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Body styles
Xdrive28i 4dr SUV, Xdrive35i 4dr SUV
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
23 combined · 20 city / 28 hwy
Length
183.9 in
Curb weight
4,129–4,259 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
5 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 26 similar 2015 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2015 BMW X4 is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo) and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 184 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,129 lb (Xdrive28i 4dr SUV).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway), 2% better than the 2015 small SUV average of 22.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 5 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Xdrive28i 4dr SUV183.9 in74 in63.8 in110.6 in63.8 / 64.2 in4,129 lb49/51
Xdrive35i 4dr SUV183.9 in74 in63.8 in110.6 in63.8 / 64.2 in4,259 lb51/49

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

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Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
X4 xDrive28i2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive20 / 28 / 23+2%$3,550388
X4 xDrive35i3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 21-7%$3,900415
5/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
5/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $5,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
22.6 MPG2015 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2015 BMW X4.

Similar 2015 small SUVs

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2015 BMW X4 (this car)23 MPGNot rated5
2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPGNot rated0
2015 Land Rover Range Rover24 MPGNot rated11
2015 Porsche Cayenne23 MPGNot rated3
2015 BMW X527 MPGNot rated6
2015 BMW X330 MPGNot rated7
2015 Lexus RX29 MPGNot rated1

Recalls (5)

Electrical System › Wiring › Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles · Aug 13, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V608000 · 720,796 vehicles

Problem
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. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Risk
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fix
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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags › Frontal · Nov 24, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V797000 · 486 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i, and 2015 X4 xDrive35i vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module · Sep 21, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V683000 · 3,606 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X3 xDrive28d, X4 xDrive28i and X4 xDrive35i vehicles, and model year 2014-2015 X5 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, and 2014 X5 xDrive35d vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Child Seat › Latch Strap · May 23, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V333000 · 188,668 vehicles

Problem
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 manufactured March3, 2014 to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have lower anchor bars for securing child restraint seats that may become damaged when using the European-ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
Risk
Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix
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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior · Oct 16, 2014

NHTSA campaign 14V648000 · 53 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 X3 and X4 Sports Activity Vehicles manufactured July 28, 2014 to July 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced with a driver's side exterior rearview mirror that was designed to meet non-US market requirements. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk
The driver may not notice that vehicles viewed in the mirror are closer than they appear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side exterior rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or [email protected].
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2015 BMW X4 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

18Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
2Involved a crash
1Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
38,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Electrical System5
Service Brakes4
Unknown Or Other4
Engine4
Power Train3
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Air Bags2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
15/06: 116/09: 117/09: 118/10: 219/02: 119/06: 120/02: 120/10: 122/06: 123/12: 124/02: 124/05: 124/11: 125/02: 225/04: 215/0617/0919/0220/0222/0624/0224/1125/04max 2

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2015 BMW X4 buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 5 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Electrical System — 5 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  3. Service Brakes — 4 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
  4. Engine — 4 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 38,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 BMW X4. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other X4 years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2025 X424187.4 inNot rated14
2024 X424187.4 inNot rated13
2023 X424187.4 inNot rated28
2022 X424187.4 inNot rated54
2021 X425187.4 inNot rated76
2020 X425187.4 inNot rated1015
2019 X425187.4 inNot rated711
2018 X423183.9 inNot rated111
2017 X423183.9 inNot rated23
2016 X423183.9 inNot rated210

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or BMW. How we calculate this →