Does the 2018 BMW 440I have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 BMW 440I, the most recent reported on August 16, 2017 (Seat belts: front). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW 440I?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (4 complaints), followed by structure (3).

How many 2018 BMW 440I complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 7 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2018 BMW 440I recalls and problems

1 recall and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 BMW 440I.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2018 BMW 440I recalls

Seat belts: front

NHTSA campaign 17V507000 · reported August 16, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC · 67 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, and M4 convertible vehicles. The Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) within the front seat belt assemblies may have been produced with incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism housings.
The risk: If the vehicle has an incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism, the seat belt may not restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary replace, the front seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system4
Structure3
Unknown or other3
Air bags2
Seat belts1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 2, 2026 · Unknown or other
There is already an SIB 513316 out on similar defects. Sloshing noises/water in pax compartment due to rain water intrusion that has caused damage in electronic modules in the trunk due to a defective drainage system--holes are not large enough. Failure of control units located in damaged area--which are no longer…

Dec 1, 2023 · Electrical system
- My car started having intermittent electrical issues. The first warning something was wrong was always the cars instrument cluster would start flashing, and the audio system would also drop in and out. Then later other malfunctions would start to show up on the center Nav Screen, some of the warnings are listed here…

Apr 26, 2022 · Air bags · 36,900 miles · crash reported
The contact owned a 2018 BMW 440i. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a donkey. There were no airbags deployed upon impact. The windshield glass shattered and hit the contact's face. Her boyfriend's knees hit and cracked the passenger's side dashboard, and her daughter sustained…

Apr 23, 2022 · Electrical system
My husband bought a BMW through the military sales program, had it delivered to the United States, and we took it with us to Germany where we currently live. The car is made to U.S. specifications and I had been driving the car weekly in Germany to keep the battery running while he is away on a deployment. On April…

Nov 16, 2021 · Air bags · crash reported
I was rear ended. My airbag did not deploy. I do not think my seatbelt restrained me because I was not sore in that area, but do not remember. My head hit the stearing wheel. I spent 3 months in a neuro-recovery program and still deal with post-concussive syndrome. The car is available for whomever would like to see…

440I model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2017	2	5	0
2018	1	7	2
2019	3	4	1
2020	1	0	0

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Questions

Does the 2018 BMW 440I have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 BMW 440I, the most recent reported on August 16, 2017 (Seat belts: front). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW 440I?: Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (4 complaints), followed by structure (3).
How many 2018 BMW 440I complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 7 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 2, 2026.