2018 BMW M4 Reliability Issues and F82 Recalls

2018 BMW M4 Reliability Issues and F82 Recalls
Is the 2018 BMW M4 a reliable vehicle? Let me give you the rundown of some of the expected reliability and some of the possible recalls and issues you might run into with the 2018 BMW M4.
There are a few BMW M4 issues that you could run into with this car. The 2016 and 2017 BMW M4 had some issues, where the rear sub-frame bolts might loosen, and the driveshaft slip-joint might not have been greased. The BMW M4 also had a recall in 2016/2017 where the seat-mounted airbags would not deploy. However, the 2018 BMW doesn't have that recall yet.
There is one 2018 #BMW #M4 recall where the seat belt may not actually restrain you in the event of a crash. I'm guessing you should get that fixed. It's a no-cost replacement since it's a recall.
The DCT or Dual-Clutch Transmission has not yet been a problem on the 2018 M4. It seems to be reliable, but it remains to be seen if it can be reliable in the long term. The engine itself doesn't have any significant issues. There's a potential crank hub issue, but it's small in numbers as far as owners go.
The rock dust plate seems to catch rocks and can lock up your car. Apple Car Play also has some issues within the car, but it just sounds like it's slow to connect more than anything.
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[@jenningswinfrey8171]

I've had my m4 since 2016 , has a stage 2 tune full exhaust, between 550 to 600 hp... no cods , limp mode...absolutely flawless reliability... spun crank hub exaggerated!!! I have 70k miles no issues

[@jenningswinfrey8171]

@卍TBallz The m cars are great, but if you dog it out or drive crazy, missing shifts or shifting into the wrong gear your asking for trouble, most of these guys run e85, which is a very aggressive tune, ( that's how it makes the power!! You can run more timing etc because the e85 burns like 100+ octane

[@agencymen998]

Outstanding reviews, great info and detailes, man, you know your M machines , my new m4 arrives this week, can’t wait to experience my first M car... Best regards from USA

[@ECPP]

Thanks a lot for watching. Enjoy your new car, they are amazing machine.

[@viktorberezenko9110]

My wallet is unreliable it cant afford m4

[@thisisgarrett3819]

I commented on another one of your videos about whether or not I should buy an M4, and after seeing this video, I think I'll go ahead an buy one

[@ECPP]

Very cool cars

[@onegod4009]

Thanks for the video my 2014 m4 Austin yellow goes off plan next year ,it only has 11k km , I was contemplating trading in on the m2 competition but after watching your video I decided not too , I think some wheels and exhaust with down pipes will be an awesome gift to my beauty once plan is out

[@willbur4207]

Why not extend it for that money lol that's so dumb to put more into the car without protecting it under an extended warranty.

[@johnsim3722]

Crank hub spin seems to be catastrophic to the engine. And it seems that BMW are doing everything they can to avoid warranty claims. It seems that it's a design flaw, and one that third parties are struggling to solve. Problem is that as the car goes out of warranty there's no obligation on BMW to repair these. No matter how careful you are with the M3 / M4, this could happen. And when it does it's absolutely devastating to the car. I've been burnt by BMW in the UK when their service departments had multiple attempts to fix my car, and then proposed work which was more valuable than the car. Worse, the works would have been covered in the USA for a car with the same parts fitted. So my trust in BMW is about zero. Maybe less.

[@ECPP]

WOW ! And people thought that the E60 M5 had it bad. Thanks for the writeup.

[@johnsim3722]

I heard E60 M5s had faults which would completely kill the engine with faulty injectors that fill cylinders with fuel. It seems that even though BMW have sold these cars at a premium, and made profits to match, they simply won't stand by their product. They won't support their customers even though owners have done nothing wrong. I'm sure it's only a small number who have this problem, and they'd certainly do wonders for their reputation if they updated those engines to protect them from design flaws. If it was a story where BMW had these issues and fixed them for their customers it would play out completely different from leaving owners high and dry. Sadly the bean counters at BMW don't believe in preserving their quality brand's reputation and now they have quite a different one. In fact, do searches for reliability and BMW are surprisingly very far down the list. BMW is no longer a quality brand. Obviously I'll never buy another BMW.

[@stefanfreestylez]

What year is your m4? Manual or dct?Also what mods does it have?

[@behindthen0thing]

The crank hub is not always catastrophic

[@RCFunTime]

Sorry to hear that, you must be the unlucky few. Buy a lottery, you might win.

[@turbulnz]

Thanks!

[@ECPP]

You are welcome. Many more great M4 videos to follow.

[@StreetDrivenDaily]

2015 M4 here, 45k miles, No issues :) knock on the trim... one of the most reliable cars I owned ...

[@barry1978]

I have the same car. No issues. 55k miles.

[@SuperHogwart]

same. 46k miles. Bulletproof

[@StreetDrivenDaily]

@@SuperHogwart i sold mine a week ago at 50k got GTR 😂 project financial disaster.

[@SuperHogwart]

@@StreetDrivenDaily ahh bummer! good luck with it man

[@sbear4762]

How do you adjust the steering wheel on a 2017 M4? Can’t seem to find the buttons or lever

[@JohnSmith-cz3ml]

To ease my my mind I’m going to replace mine (2015 M4 catless downpipe stage 2 tune)

[@TucsonDude]

Has there ever been an M-car without an issue? It seems bearings, subframe damage, spun hubs, etc...seem to be gremlins that haunt these cars. Hope my B58 engined M240i is relatively problem free.

[@aaronrodriguez1410]

Heard awesome things about the b58 and s58. How is it?

[@danilorodriguez4665]

Important to add that new B58 and S58 engines does have integrated crank hub's

[@sabz_bhp]

Does this mean they don't have crank hub issues or they do

[@protectork9831]

You have been doing this for a while

[@bogdanfechete9386]

I agree with you s55 is a strong power plant, i have mine since 2015 with manual never had any problems, also have 2 s54 amazing cars and few others.... This cars are as good as You are per say, you keep up with basic maintenance this cars will last for ever. Very good cars fun and extremly fun

[@mooauto2388]

Wait don't say it's reliable I ve owned one m3 with s55 I've only experience trouble with it I maintain it I put I lot of money on it with 36k miles on it I sold it few month later

[@commantrosexetlos4700]

I got so much love for m4 that crank hub issue it will make me loose my sleep..and from the time 2017 c63 is the same price used it brakes my nerves to choose

[@JohnStax98]

What was the intro song?

[@bestcarreview5021]

Awesome 😃 👍 2018 BMW m4 review

[@brandonanderson7101]

Crank HUB is an reoccurring issue that messes up and the apple car play is a major issue for sure

[@karimsuleymanov9141]

Has any one had problems with the lane departure and adaptive headlights.

[@forsurejigga]

2019 bmw m4 w/ 4.5k miles. no issues :3

[@ECPP]

They are great cars either way. Yours does have very few miles

[@chrisclaude3885]

The “new” twin turbo inline 6 has been in service for over decades. They used to put it on the e30. That’s why it’s bullet proof

[@nassermohd2317]

E30 was 4 cylinder e46 was inline 6

[@mattconnor8258]

Mine has differential leak due to a failed seal. 2017 M4 Comp. seems fairly common fault on these.

[@ECPP]

Thanks for sharing Matt. I suppose as time rolls on, we will see more issues. Cheers.

[@Magictouchmiami]

Did this cause differential lock reduced light to cone on im having that light now.

[@mattconnor8258]

@@Magictouchmiami it didn’t for me, I had no error lights relating to the issue. Just a small but increasing spot of oil on my driveway

[@maverickngoose95]

@@mattconnor8258 i currently have a 2018 M3 and I have the same issue. No lights or codes. Just drops of oil on the ground.

[@dave684333]

i just got my m3 f80 2015 sos malfunction ..will take to dealer soon

[@ECPP]

How did it happen ?

[@brendenvelez6881]

I love the BMW’s but I lm nervous to own one because of the problems they bring

[@410jman23]

lots of vehicles have little bugs here and there even with the "reliable brands" go for what you like and gives you the experince you want that will outweigh everything else

[@TucsonDude]

Just avoid the true BMW M-cars. Too $$$, harsh and haunted with issues. Everything else BMW makes seems to be fine. More $$$ than a Toyota to buy/service, but not horrendous like a Porsche.

[@362chop]

Warrantied 3 years, front to back. Like any auto. it’s how hard you drive it. on my 3rd “M” Zero issues.

[@PracticalInvesting]

Brenden Velez money 💰 will solve your worries.

[@commantrosexetlos4700]

@@410jman23 little bugs..you call a 4000 euro damage a little bug?

[@8kilosunderyep877]

I love that M4

[@ECPP]

Thanks for watching. Many vids coming up on it as well. We will be making a video on the exhaust sounds and much more.

[@motor_rad]

Bmws are not A to B vehicles and majority of the owners would buy them just to satisfy their racing desires so It’s not surprising to see why all bmws break down so quickly. Bmws should be the second car of the house and to be driven only at weekends and to be sold when they hit 50k

[@ECPP]

This is quite true especially for M cars

[@abcdsz]

İ have a 2018 European M4 does the crank hub issues occur on 2018 engines too?

[@JiuJitsuM4]

Gorkem li It does rarely on all platforms. Just try not to upgrade your turbos or run an E85 tune.

Görkem selam. Yurt dışında mısın?

[@karimsuleymanov9141]

Its not actually a problem unless you tune it.🇹🇷

[@abcdsz]

Evren evet niyede

[@stefanfreestylez]

The crankhub issue has been around for what like 3 years now? Dont know what to think of it but imo if you drive it normally in not abusive way it should be good. From what i hear the issue is happening to people that have them boosted to insane levels....and 99% seems to be dct cars. Im not worried though but bmw has done some suspect cost cutting stuff in the last few years. The bangel years were riddled with issues then they had to step up their game with f10 and f80 and now it seems again that theyre doin some cheap cost cutting on all their cars. I have a feeling 2015-2017 m4s are alot more reliable than newer ones.

[@behindthen0thing]

It's random. No connection to the dct. It happens on stock cars as well

[@RCFunTime]

I have a late 2015 boosted and tracked many times. Never missed a beat except running out of fuel on track lol

[@brasihle4213]

Alright, I have exactly the same car as the one you see in the video, just without the individual colour, mines white, and a lot of what’s being said here is just BS. I’m sorry if you’re disappointed or angry because of my comment. I’m a Beamer head, I love BMW. It this car is not reliable. The B55 engines are known to be problematic, always showing drivetrain malfunctions etc. endless issues that BMW has not addressed, reason why there’s only one recall, they are not addressing them, rather opting to “fix” them, for them to only show up after a few months. As I’m typing this my car is at BMW LMG Zambesi in South Africa, my car hasn’t even reached 20k km but I have an issue already. I’ve never launched my car, I’ve never drifted, I’ve never turned off traction, I’ve been behaving and trying to get it to last as long as possible, but I still came across the same problem that people who tune the car face. Not saying don’t buy the car or don’t love it because when it is running well it’s absolutely great and is a pleasure to drive, all I’m saying is don’t be shocked when you come across issues non-stop as this is a growing trend with BMW cars.

[@brasihle4213]

S55 engine*

[@Gauge167]

If everyone doesnt know bmw's are notoriously unreliable since the 2000's...

[@tybrown1437]

😂😂😂😂 well I don't know Thay .I had a lot of m cars from 1996 and never had any big problems 😂😂 so I can't say I'm agree with you.. More idiot owner's who don't change oil or do service:)

[@BobbyDigital_100]

Excellent video. Spot in with that I’ve heard in the BMW community 🫡

[@ECPP]

Thank you