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What to know before buying: BMW M4

From 3 press tests · updated 12/10/2026

What the reviews say

• Owners praise the M4's rapid acceleration, strong pull and precise steering; several find it rewarding both on track and in everyday driving.[3]one source
• The front seats and driving ergonomics earn praise, but several reviews describe the rear accommodation as tighter and less suitable for long trips.[3]one source
• G82 owners rate the eight-speed automatic's response positively, although one reviewer considers it less immediate than the earlier dual-clutch transmission.[3]one source
• The M4 Competition hit cones in the avoidance test at 78 km/h but completed it at 76 km/h, losing rear grip in both runs; it passed the 78 km/h slalom.[1]one source

Typical faults

• 2017 F82 recalls report that the seat-mounted airbag initiator may fail to ignite, preventing the airbag from deploying in a crash.[2]one sourceM4 (F82)

  2017–2017

• A 2017 F82 driveshaft recall warns of a possible loss of propulsion, increasing crash risk.[2]one sourceM4 (F82)

  2017–2017

• On the 2017 F82, an outer front-seat mechanism bolt may be improperly secured; if it loosens, the seat can move rearward in a rear impact.[2]one sourceM4 (F82)

  2017–2017

Which engine and version to take

• The source-backed choice is the 3.0-litre petrol engine: F82 variants are listed at 431–500 hp, while owners praise the twin-turbo engine's pull and acceleration.[2][3]

What to check at the inspection

• For a 2017 F82, verify completion of both airbag campaigns and check for system warnings; the recalls concerned the seat-mounted airbag initiator.[2]one sourceM4 (F82)
• For a 2017 F82, confirm that the driveshaft recall was completed because the reported defect can cause loss of propulsion.[2]one sourceM4 (F82)
• Check both front-seat mountings and recall completion on a 2017 F82; the outer mechanism bolt may loosen.[2]one sourceM4 (F82)
• During a safe test drive, assess rear-axle grip; the Competition lost rear traction in the avoidance test at both 78 and 76 km/h.[1]one source
• On a rutted road, check whether the car follows grooves excessively; two convertible owners reported sensitivity to tramlines.[3]one source

Verdict

Sources

1. [1]automedia.investor.bg — BMW M4 срещна проблеми с "Лосовия тест" - Automedia · press
2. [2]defauts.fr — Liste des rappels et problèmes du BMW M4 2017 · press
3. [3]autospot.ru — Отзывы BMW M4 — реальные мнения владельцев о БМВ · press

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