Sell your 2018 BMW X4 for cash

The 2018 BMW X4 is a SUV that came with a choice of 2.0L 4-cyl and 3.0L 6-cyl engines. Even at 8 years old, a damaged or broken-down one still has real value for its parts. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2018 BMW X4 at a glance

Body styleSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl (turbocharged versions available)
TransmissionsAutomatic (S8)
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline
Fuel economy18–20 city / 25–28 highway / 21–23 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,550–$3,900 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂384–429 grams per mile
EPA fuel economy score4–5 out of 10
EPA greenhouse gas score4–5 out of 10
Gross vehicle weight rating5,090–5,260 lb
Versions tested by EPA2 configurations: X4 xDrive28i, X4 M40i
Age8 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 8 years old, a 2018 X4 is newer than most junk cars, so working parts like the engine, transmission and body panels are in demand from rebuilders and parts buyers.
  • Weight: as a SUV, it's heavier than a typical car, and scrap weight is a big part of any junk offer. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 X4. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the electrical system, typically around 75,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2018 BMW X4 recalls

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2018 BMW X4. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Electrical SystemAug 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V608000

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An…

Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Common 2018 X4 problems

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2018 BMW X4 with NHTSA. 2 reports involved a crash and 1 report involved a fire.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Electrical System7
  • Engine and Engine Cooling5
  • Engine3
  • Unknown or Other2
  • Power Train1
  • Service Brakes1

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Electrical System75,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling75,000 mi
  • Power Train100,000 mi

2018 BMW X4 service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 81 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2018 BMW X4. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

5 of them are warranty extensions. Warranty extensions mean the manufacturer agreed to cover a specific repair beyond the normal warranty. They rarely still apply to a car this age, but they point to known weak spots.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Electrical System13
  • Engine and Engine Cooling8
  • Equipment7
  • Equipment6
  • Equipment6
  • Engine4

Recent bulletins

  • Warranty Program/ExtensionMay 2026 · B010324

    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

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2025 · B661719

    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

  • Warranty Program/ExtensionJan 2025 · B650122

    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

  • Warranty Program/ExtensionDec 2024 · B010921

    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

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2018 BMW X4.

Air BagsEA21002 · opened Sep 2021, open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to

Selling a 2018 X4: questions

How much is a 2018 BMW X4 worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2018 X4 that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2018 X4s that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2018 X4 with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 BMW X4; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2018 X4?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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