F82 BMW M4 2015–2020 F82

Overview

Engines

3.0L twin-turbo inline-six

Came as

• Coupe
• Convertible

On record

6 warnings, 9 recalls

The story

When BMW gave the 3 Series coupe and convertible the 4 Series name, the M3 coupe and convertible became the M4. BMW released its specifications in September 2013 and showed the production coupe at the Detroit show in January 2014. CarGurus, a published reference

The previous M3 had a V8, but the M4 went back to an inline-six, now with two turbochargers, making 11 hp more and, CarGurus says, 40 percent more torque. About half its parts are not shared with the 4 Series. CarGurus, a published reference

It was the first M3 or M4 with electric power steering, which critics found short of feel, and its Active Sound plays the engine's own sound through the speakers. Edmunds lists the synthetic engine sound and the steering among its drawbacks. Edmunds, a published reference

Rare and special

• M4 GTS
• M4 Edition M Heritage
• M4 CS

Colors

• Sakhir Orange Metallic2016
• Silverstone Metallic2016
• Sakhir Orange II Metallic2019
• Champagne Quartz Metallic2016–2019
• Smoked Topaz Metallic2016–2019

Interiors

• Black with Silverstone StitchingLeather (Full Merino), 2016
• Nutmeg (BMW Individual)Leather (Extended Merino), 2016–2019
• Golden Brown (BMW Individual)Leather (Extended Merino), 2016–2019
• Sonoma BeigeLeather (Full Merino), 2016–2019
• BlackLeather (Extended Merino), 2016–2019

Sources: Edmunds

Specs

Engines

• 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six S55 engine page Edmunds, a published reference

  425 hp and 406 lb-ft, and 444 hp with the Competition Package

Transmissions

• Six-speed manual Edmunds
• Seven-speed M-DCT dual-clutch Edmunds, CarGurus

Drivetrains

• Rear-wheel drive Edmunds, CarGurus

Body styles

• Coupe Edmunds, a published reference
• Convertible Edmunds, a published reference

Trims

• M4 GTS (2016) NHTSA, CarGurus, a published reference
• M4 CS CarGurus, a published reference
• M4 Edition M Heritage (2019) CarGurus, a published reference

Packages

• Competition Package (2017–2020) Edmunds, CarGurus, a published reference
• Executive Package Edmunds
• Lighting Package (2015–2017) Edmunds
• Driver Assistance Package (2015–2016) Edmunds
• Driver Assistance Plus (2016–2017) Edmunds
• M Driver's Package (2019) Edmunds

Figures

• Model codes: F82 (coupe), F83 (convertible) A published reference
• Built: The coupe in Munich, from July 2013 A published reference
• Engine: The S55, built for the M3 and M4, revving to 7,600 rpm A published reference
• Convertible roof: A three-piece folding hardtop that folds in 20 seconds A published reference
• Driveshaft: Carbon fiber at first, then steel from mid-2018 production to make room for a particulate filter CarGurus, a published reference

Rare trims and options

• Rare

  M4 GTS Trim

  A limited run CarGurus, a published reference

  700 built A published reference

  Good or bad: CarGurus describes it as track-focused, with chassis and cosmetic changes to match. CarGurus

• Rare

  M4 Edition M Heritage Trim

  The last special edition of the F82 CarGurus, a published reference

  750 built A published reference

• Rare

  M4 CS Trim

  A limited run, a third of it for the US CarGurus, a published reference

  1,000 built for United States, 33% of built worldwide A published reference

  Good or bad: CarGurus says it has a slightly less aggressive makeover than the GTS. CarGurus

Years and what changed

1. 2015

   The new M4 coupe and convertible replace the M3 coupe and convertible. Edmunds, a published reference

2. 2016

   Keyless entry, Harman Kardon audio and satellite radio become standard, and the 700-car GTS is built. Edmunds, a published reference

3. 2017

   Adaptive dampers become standard, and a new Competition Package raises output to 444 hp. Edmunds

4. 2018
   Refresh

   Restyled headlights and taillights, an updated iDrive and a standard rearview camera. Edmunds

5. 2019

   Apple CarPlay and parking sensors become standard, and a steel driveshaft replaces the carbon fiber one. Edmunds, a published reference

6. 2020

   No change recorded

Watch out

Faults owners and the press report, and how to spot each one.

• Rod bearing wear All years

  One source so far

  Check: Ask whether the rod bearings have been replaced, and when.

  Euro Premium Parts calls it the S55's most serious known issue, usually between 60,000 and 100,000 miles and sooner on hard-driven cars, and says many owners replace the bearings at around 50,000 miles. A seller's guide (unofficial)

• Cracked turbo oil feed lines All years

  One source so far

  Check: Look for oil around the turbocharger housings.

  Euro Premium Parts says the lines can crack or leak between 40,000 and 80,000 miles, starving the turbos of oil. A seller's guide (unofficial)

• Cracked charge pipe All years

  One source so far

  Check: Listen for a hiss and feel for lost power under boost, and ask whether the plastic charge pipes were replaced with metal or silicone ones.

  Euro Premium Parts says the factory plastic pipes commonly crack between 30,000 and 70,000 miles, especially on tuned cars. A seller's guide (unofficial)

• Electric water pump and thermostat All years

  One source so far

  Check: Watch the temperature gauge, and ask whether the water pump has been replaced.

  Euro Premium Parts says the electric water pump can fail without warning between 50,000 and 80,000 miles and overheat the engine. A seller's guide (unofficial)

• Driveshaft recalls All years

  Check: Make sure the driveshaft recalls were done.

  NHTSA lists a recall for driveshaft slip joints left without grease on some 2015 and 2016 cars, and one for the driveshaft-to-flange joint, which can fail and lose drive, on 2016 and 2017 cars including the GTS. NHTSA

• Worn front control arm bushings All years

  One source so far

  Check: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for vague steering.

  Euro Premium Parts says the bushings and ball joints wear faster than expected, between 40,000 and 70,000 miles. A seller's guide (unofficial)

Recalls

Newest first. Ask the seller for proof the work was done, or check the VIN with NHTSA.

• 2014–2015 Recall 24V288000

  The head airbag's inflator can fail at a weld, leaking gas or rupturing. Dealers replace the head airbags. NHTSA

• 2020 Recall 20V666000

  Fuel injectors may have been fitted without a damping part, so vibration can damage the joint between the fuel line and fuel rail. Dealers replace the injectors and rail if it is missing. NHTSA

• 2019–2020 Recall 19V352000

  The driver's and passenger's knee airbags may have been folded and fitted wrongly. Dealers replace them. NHTSA

• 2016–2017 Recall 18V713000

  The joint between the driveshaft and its flange can fail, losing drive. Dealers replace the driveshaft. NHTSA

• 2018 Recall 17V507000

  The front seat belts' locking retractors may have been built with the wrong housings for their locking mechanism. Dealers inspect the belts and replace them if needed. NHTSA

Owning

What owners and buyers say

• Sought after

  A car with the Competition Package 2017–2020

  One source so far

  Euro Premium Parts calls the Competition Package version the most desirable for most buyers, with more power and better suspension tuning at no great cost in reliability. A seller's guide (unofficial)

• Watch for

  A car past 70,000 miles without records of the big jobs All years

  Less sought after One source so far

  Euro Premium Parts advises avoiding cars over 70,000 miles that cannot show recent rod bearing, water pump or charge pipe work, and being wary of track use, hard tuning or irregular oil changes at any mileage. A seller's guide (unofficial)

Maintenance

• Engine oil and filter All years

  Replace every 5,000 miles, per a parts seller. Euro Premium Parts says every 5,000 to 7,500 miles, sooner than the car's own reminder, because long intervals wear the rod bearings A seller's guide (unofficial)

  Ask the seller: Ask for oil change records.

• Spark plugs All years

  Replace every 30,000 miles, per a parts seller A seller's guide (unofficial)

• Brake fluid All years

  Replace every 2 years, per a parts seller A seller's guide (unofficial)

Warranty when new