Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 M4.
The 2026 BMW M4 is offered with an automatic S8 transmission and achieves EPA‑rated 16/23/19 mpg. It has a total of one owner complaint, with the top areas cited as steering, power train, and service brakes, and there are no recalls for this model year. Examining the model’s complaint history from 2014 through 2022, the lowest point was 2020 with a single complaint while the peak was 2016 with 21 complaints, showing that the 2026 M4 continues the recent trend of minimal reported issues.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 16 / 23 / 19 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the M4 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CS Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.00 sec | 11.10 sec | 543 hp | AWD |
| 2025 | Competition xDrive Convertible 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.20 sec | 11.30 sec | 523 hp | AWD |
| 2023 | CSL Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.20 sec | 11.10 sec | 543 hp | RWD |
| 2023 | CSL Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.30 sec | 11.20 sec | 543 hp | RWD |
| 2022 | Competition xDrive Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 2.80 sec | 11.00 sec | 503 hp | AWD |
| 2021 | Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.80 sec | 12.00 sec | 473 hp | RWD |
| 2021 | Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 4.20 sec | 12.40 sec | 473 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2026 BMW M4 sits at the apex of a trend that began with the 2014 model’s two recalls and zero complaints, peaked in 2015 with 12 complaints and 249 TSBS incidents, and then tapered off dramatically through 2022, where complaints and recalls fell to single digits. 2026’s single complaint in the “Steering, Power Train, Service Brakes” category, coupled with zero crash and fire complaints, represents the lowest complaint activity in the eight‑year span and a return to the 2014 baseline of minimal issues. The recall count of zero in 2022 suggests a gradual decline in manufacturing defects, a pattern that continues into 2026. Therefore, the 2026 M4’s record of virtually no complaints or safety incidents makes it a solid choice for a used purchase.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 3 of 3 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B510626 | 2026-04-23 | Structure | While driving on rough surfaces, a “tapping” noise can be heard from the tailgate area |
| B610324 | 2026-04-09 | Electrical System | Gen 5 BEV/PHEV vehicles may set the Combined Charging Unit (CCU) in programming abort due… |
| B121425 | 2025-12-01 | Steering | In certain driving situations there can be a loss of traction or wheel slip followed by a… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 16 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.