M4 G83
2022 to 2027 · reliability 85 to 88- Coolant tank and charge-air cooler leaksMedium$1,200
- Soft top mechanismLow$1,800
- Carbon buildup (direct injection)Low$600
Problems by generation
BMW M4 problems by generation
The known problems on all 4 M4 generations in our guide (F82, F83, G82 and G83): what a fix costs, how each one scores on reliability, and which model years to skip.
Every M4 generation at a glance
| Generation | Reliability | Costliest known repair | Best year |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4 G832022 to 2027 | 85 to 88Strong | Soft top mechanism$1,800 | 2026Score 74 |
| M4 G822021 to 2027 | 86 to 89Strong | Coolant tank and charge-air cooler leaks$1,200 | 2026Score 95 |
| M4 F832015 to 2020 | 66 to 69Moderate | Crank hub slippage$4,000 | 2020Score 72 |
| M4 F822015 to 2020 | 69 to 72Good | Crank hub slippage$4,000 | 2020Score 84 |
Reliability is out of 100, for the range of a generation's model years: its engine, its own known problems and their bills, parts and service costs, and age. Repair figures are the guides' estimates for an independent shop, not quotes. How the scores work
The worst known problems on each M4
M4 G82
2021 to 2027 · reliability 86 to 89- Coolant tank and charge-air cooler leaksMedium$1,200
- Carbon buildup (direct injection)Low$600
- Infotainment software glitchesLow$150
M4 F83
2015 to 2020 · reliability 66 to 69- Crank hub slippageHigh$4,000
- Retractable hardtop mechanismMedium$2,500
- Fuel tank leakMedium$2,000
M4 F82
2015 to 2020 · reliability 69 to 72- Crank hub slippageHigh$4,000
- Fuel tank leakMedium$2,000
- Cooling system / water pumpMedium$1,500
Worst first: severity, then the repair estimate. Recalls are left out, since a BMW dealer fixes them free.
Which M4 years to skip
| Generation | Best year | Weaker years, and why |
|---|---|---|
| M4 G832022 to 2027 | 2026 (74) | None: no year is held back by a specific problem. |
| M4 G822021 to 2027 | 2026 (95) | None: no year is held back by a specific problem. |
| M4 F832015 to 2020 | 2020 (72) | None: no year is held back by a specific problem. |
| M4 F822015 to 2020 | 2020 (84) | None: no year is held back by a specific problem. |
Most of the gap between years is age. A year is listed when the score charges it for something specific: a different engine, a problem that hit only some years, or a gearbox that came later. The same list for every car is on the best and worst years.
Before you choose
Tip
A well-kept car from a weaker generation can be a better buy than a neglected one from the best. Each guide has the full problem list with how to check for each, and Score a listing rates one car for sale.
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