Crank Hub Slip / Engine Timing Issues
SeriousEngineThe same S55 crank-hub concern that affects F80 M3s also hangs over the F82/F83 M4, especially on tuned cars making repeated hard launches.
Est. Repair Cost: £2,000–£8,000
Reliability GuideCommon Problems with the
Common Problems with the
2014 BMW M4
The first F82/F83 M4s launched with the S55 and quickly became favourites for tuning. Early ownership history matters far more than option count.
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Adaptive Damper / Top Mount Wear
ModerateSuspension & ChassisStiff suspension, large wheels, and poor UK roads can leave M4s with worn dampers, noisy top mounts, or poor wheel alignment that chews through tyres.
Est. Repair Cost: £300–£1,800
Convertible Roof Water Ingress / Module Risk
ModerateBodywork & RustThe folding-roof M4 Convertible can suffer from blocked drains, wet boot electronics, or roof-cycle faults if the mechanism has been neglected.
Est. Repair Cost: £150–£2,000
Coolant / Charge-Cooling Leaks
ModerateCooling SystemTurbocharged 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.
Est. Repair Cost: £120–£900
Buying Tips for 2014 BMW M4
- ✓Check for signs of aftermarket tuning (bootmod3, piggyback ECUs); tuned cars place immense stress on the infamous S55 crank hub.
- ✓Inspect the carbon-ceramic brakes (if optioned; indicated by gold calipers) for chipping on the rotor edges; replacement discs cost roughly £4,000 per axle.
- ✓Verify the front radiators and oil coolers for stone damage; the large grilles leave them exposed to debris on UK motorways.
- ✓Look closely at the panel gaps and paint finish; M4s are frequently involved in accidents, so check for hidden crash damage.
- ✓Test the 7-speed DCT gearbox; it should shift with brutal speed in the highest setting, but check for leaks from the transmission pan.
- ✓Ensure the differential bushes aren't completely worn out, which causes a heavy clunk from the rear end when accelerating hard.