2020 BMW X4 Service and Repair Manual

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2020 BMW X4 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • M40i Sport Utility 4-Door
  • M Competition Sport Utility 4-Door
  • M Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive30i Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive30i X Line Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive30i Executive Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.0L 2998CC l6 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 3.0L 2993CC l6 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 2.0L 1998CC 122Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2020 BMW X4 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #20V59800030/09/2020Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e, 550e xDriv

Consequence

If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, program the rearview camera with

NHTSA #19V68400027/09/2019Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020

Consequence

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The re

NHTSA #19V67800025/09/2019Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles, X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front axle swivel bearings may not have been proper

Consequence

Broken swivel bearings can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW has notified owners and instructed them to not drive their vehicles. Dealers will replace the f

NHTSA #25V63600023/09/2025Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. T

Consequence

A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is compl

NHTSA #20V16400019/03/2020Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, M8 Gran

Consequence

If the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioners deploy improperly in the event of a crash, there is an

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles, as necessa

NHTSA #21V09600019/02/2021Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 x

Consequence

If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view c

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if neces

NHTSA #20V15200018/03/2020Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i, and 2018-2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3M vehicles. The instrument panel casing may not have

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag could damage the instrument pa

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel casing, free of charge. The r

NHTSA #19V73800016/10/2019Component: STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 BMW X3 M40i and X4 M40i vehicles. The steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control.

Consequence

A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall beg

NHTSA #20V35500015/06/2020Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles. In certain driving conditions, such

Consequence

A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a cra

Remedy

BMW and Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of char

NHTSA #21V59800002/08/2021Component: ENGINE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. Dur

Consequence

Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were

TSB #11033030

SHARK FIN ROOF ANTENNA SEALING SETTLEMENT Extended Warranty

TSB #11032731

The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.

TSB #11017562

Coolant Pump Return

TSB #11017504

The vehicle applies the brakes on its own when reversing onto an inclined roadway or driveway. This appliesonly to the situation where the Active PDC option is activated via the iDrive.

TSB #11013058

The limited warranty for the Knee Air Bag wire harness repair cable procedure for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.

TSB #11012074

the NVLD limited emissionrelated warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.

TSB #11012067

The NVLD limited emission related warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.

TSB #11012066

The NVLD limited emission related warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date

Showing the 8 most recent of 235 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20200626Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported

ON JUNE 21, 2020, ON A CITY STREET. MY WHITE BMW WAS TRAVELING WESTWARD AND A BLACK BMW WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND. THE BLACK BMW RAN ITS RED LIGHT TO MY GREEN LIGHT. WHEN WE COLLIDED IN THE INTERSECT

20200626Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHERCrash reported

ON JUNE 21, 2020, ON A CITY STREET. MY WHITE BMW WAS TRAVELING WESTWARD AND A BLACK BMW WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND. THE BLACK BMW RAN ITS RED LIGHT TO MY GREEN LIGHT. WHEN WE COLLIDED IN THE INTERSECT

20260310Component: STRUCTURE:BODY

-Electrical damage due to leak. Water entered through the roof shark fin antenna, leading to corrosion /severe water damage to the Telematics Communication Box Module. -Failure of BMW Emergency SOS C

Showing the 3 most serious of 20 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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