BMW 640I recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 11 owner complaints for the BMW 640I (model years 2012–2019). The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints), followed by forward collision avoidance (2 complaints). The 2018 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 640I model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 3 of 8 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 1 of 8 | |
| Engine | 2 | 2 of 8 | |
| Structure | 2 | 2 of 8 | |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 of 8 |
All 5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V527000 | Jul 11, 2024 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2015 | 1,145 |
| 19V684000 | Sep 27, 2019 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2018 | 257,473 |
| 18V465000 | Jul 11, 2018 | Engine and engine cooling: engine | 2018 | 5,309 |
| 16V746000 | Oct 17, 2016 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2012 | 136,188 |
| 14V176000 | Apr 10, 2014 | Engine and engine cooling: engine | 2012 | 156,137 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 2 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 2 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.