Pictured: the G82 M4 (2021).
M4 F82 · 2015–2020
The first M4. 425 hp twin-turbo six, manual or 7-speed DCT.
M4 Competition G82 · 2021–2025
The Competition. 503 hp, 8-speed, all-wheel drive from 2022.
F82 M4 · 2015–2020
Coupe and convertible, 2015–2020. 0–60 times are magazine tests where we have one, otherwise the maker's figure.
425 hpat 5,500–7,300 rpm
444 hpat 7,000 rpm
Adds 19 hp, retuned adaptive suspension, 20-inch wheels and M sport exhaust.
493 hpat 6,250 rpm
Water injection, coilovers, carbon parts and no rear seats. About 300 came to the U.S.
454 hpat 6,250 rpm
Adds 29 hp over the M4, plus a carbon hood and roof.
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3.0-liter inline-6, twin-turbo
Engine's YouTube owner tone 50/100 · #2 of 2 M4 engines (videos about the BMW S55 in every car that uses it, so it differs from this car's own tone below)
BMW S55 engine page →The stock crank hub is not keyed and can slip on the crank, throwing off cam timing. BMWBLOG calls it rare but serious; parts sellers say it is common, so how often it happens is disputed.
Fix: An aftermarket keyed or pinned crank hub is the usual fix.
8 owner complaints to NHTSA mention it (2015–2020)Gaskets wear with age. BMWBLOG names the valve cover, oil pan and oil filter housing gaskets as common leak points.
Fix: Replace the leaking gasket.
Direct injection lets carbon collect on the intake valves over time, which can cause rough idle and misfires.
Fix: Clean the intake valves at intervals.
1 owner complaint to NHTSA mentions it (2015–2020)Share of the 165 most-watched F82 M4 videos that praise or criticize each topic (a praise or trouble word near it in the title or transcript).
G82 M4 · 2021–2025
Coupe and convertible, 2021–2025. 0–60 times are magazine tests where we have one, otherwise the maker's figure.
473 hpat 6,250 rpm
503 hpat 6,250 rpm
503 hp523 hp for 2025
M xDrive all-wheel drive. The 2025 update adds 20 hp, new lights and a curved screen.
543 hpat 6,250 rpm
240 lb lighter than the Competition, two seats, boost raised to 30.5 psi. 1,000 built.
543 hpat 6,250–7,200 rpm
20 hp more and 77 lb lighter than the Competition xDrive.
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3.0-liter inline-6, twin-turbo
Engine's YouTube owner tone 56/100 · #1 of 2 M4 engines (videos about the BMW S58 in every car that uses it, so it differs from this car's own tone below)
BMW S58 engine page →No widespread S58 failure is documented. BMWBLOG says it has so far avoided the systemic problems of older M engines.
Some owners report higher oil use than expected. Check the level between services.
Share of the 165 most-watched G82 M4 videos that praise or criticize each topic (a praise or trouble word near it in the title or transcript).
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No Lemon Index for the M4: the index is complaints per car sold, and sales by trim aren't published. These are raw counts.
F82: 43 complaints for 2015–2020.
G82: 4 complaints for 2021–2025.
F82 · 2015–2020
G82 · 2021–2025
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 M3 Sedan vehicles manufactured May 30, 2015, to September 2, 2015, 2016 M4 Coupe vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to September 11, 2015, and 2015-2016 M4 Convertible vehicles manufact
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 BMW M3 Sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS Coupes and 2017 BMW M4 Convertible vehicles.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman C
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, and M4 convertible vehicles.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 M2 Coupe and 2020 M4 Coupe vehicles.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDri
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and
Source: NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov). Check a VIN for open recalls on one car.
The G82 M4 Competition makes 503 hp and 479 lb-ft. The maker quotes 0–60 mph in 3.8 seconds. Top speed: 155 mph (limited; 180 with M Driver’s Package).
The G82 M4 (2021–2025) uses the BMW S58, a 3.0-liter inline-6, twin-turbo. Older generations: F82: BMW S55.
BMW S58 56/100, BMW S55 50/100. That's the tone of the most-watched videos about each engine, praise words against trouble words.
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