2015–2020 BMW M4

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Common Problems & Reliability

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The 2015–2020 BMW M4 has 4 known issues. 1 of these are classified as serious faults that could be expensive to repair. 3 are moderate concerns worth inspecting before purchase.

Crank Hub Slip / Engine Timing Issues

Serious

The same S55 crank-hub concern that affects F80 M3s also hangs over the F82/F83 M4, especially on tuned cars making repeated hard launches.

Symptoms: Sudden misfire after full boost, Loss of power with timing-related fault codes

Est. repair cost: £2,000–£8,000

Adaptive Damper / Top Mount Wear

Moderate

Stiff suspension, large wheels, and poor UK roads can leave M4s with worn dampers, noisy top mounts, or poor wheel alignment that chews through tyres.

Symptoms: Front-end knock over sharp ridges, Uneven tyre wear or fidgety motorway tracking

Est. repair cost: £300–£1,800

Convertible Roof Water Ingress / Module Risk

Moderate

The folding-roof M4 Convertible can suffer from blocked drains, wet boot electronics, or roof-cycle faults if the mechanism has been neglected.

Symptoms: Musty smell in the boot, Roof warning lights or hesitant operation

Est. repair cost: £150–£2,000

Coolant / Charge-Cooling Leaks

Moderate

Turbocharged M4s can lose coolant from expansion tanks, front coolers, or hoses. It is a common nuisance fault on hard-driven examples and should not be ignored.

Symptoms: Sweet coolant smell, Low coolant warnings after a hard drive

Est. repair cost: £120–£900

View detailed BMW M4 fault guide

Buying Tips for the 2015–2020 BMW M4

  • Assume any M4 may have been mapped unless you can prove otherwise
  • Inspect carbon-ceramic brakes very carefully because replacement costs are enormous
  • On convertibles, make sure the roof cycle is smooth and the cabin is dry
  • Check rear tyres, alignment, and differential behaviour before you trust the car

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