Used BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé 2014-2022 reliability

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The diamond-cut alloy wheels on M Sport cars can corrode. This usually originates from kerb damage that allows road salt to react with the exposed metal. If this is left untreated, damage could spread. And since repairs to this type of alloy wheel are slightly more complex than standard alloy wheels, it can be quite expensive to fix. Make sure you’re not the one footing the bill for damage caused by the previous driver.

There has been a recall regarding the fuel pump, relating to components in the pump that haven’t been nickel-plated correctly. The excessive friction that may result could cause the pump to fail, which either means the car won’t start or that the engine stalls due to a lack of fuel. Affected vehicles built between 2 September 2014 and 1 April 2015 will have had their fuel pumps replaced. Check with your BMW dealer if you have any questions.

Click here for more information. Contact your local BMW dealer if you believe your vehicle is involved in a recall.

This model didn't appear in our most recent What Car? Reliability Survey, but the closely related 4 Series Coupe and Convertible did, and they didn't do too well, finishing last in the coupe, convertible and sports car class, in 15th place out of 15 cars. View the full table here.

Reliability rating 83.0%

What went wrong? Battery 9%, bodywork 9%, non-engine electrics 6%, air-con 3%, brakes 3%, fuel system 3%

The 2014-2020 BMW 4 Series isn’t particularly prone to problems, but when they do occur, they can be pricey and slow to fix. BMW covered the cost of only 42% of repairs, leaving nearly half the owners with bills of up to £1500 and 8% paying more than that. Overall, 21% of cars went wrong, and while 42% were fixed in a day or less, 50% took more than a week to put right. As well as the coupé version, the figures cover the 2014-2020 BMW 4 Series Convertible.

Owner’s view “I’ve spent more than £3000 in the past year due to a coolant leak and resultant damage to the wiring harness – very disappointing.”

The similar 3 Series executive saloon finished in 18th place out of 24 cars in the executive car class. The results and full table can be seen here.

BMW as a brand didn’t do particularly well, finishing in 16th place out of 32 car brands. View the full table of manufactures here.

If you would like to see the full reliability list for executive cars, head to the What Car? Reliability Survey pages for more information.

Used BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé: owners' reliability data

Owners appreciate the car's robust mechanical performance but some have raised concerns about electrical issues, particularly with the car’s sensors and dashboard displays. These problems often require dealer intervention.

The majority of our respondents said their dealership's service was prompt and professional, with repairs generally handled efficiently under warranty. However, a few mentioned experiencing longer-than-expected wait times for parts.

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