BMW 840I recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 9 recalls and 14 owner complaints for the BMW 840I (model years 2019–2026). The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints), followed by engine (4 complaints). The 2020 model year has the most recalls (6).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 840I model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 2 of 8 | |
| Engine | 4 | 3 of 8 | |
| Power train | 2 | 2 of 8 | |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 of 8 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 of 8 |
Latest 8 of 9 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V525000 | Aug 12, 2026 | Power train: driveline, driveshaft | 2020–2025 | 36,823 |
| 25V644000 | Sep 25, 2025 | Electrical system: starter assembly | 2020–2025 | 145,102 |
| 24V576000 | Aug 1, 2024 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, engine control module (ECU/ECM), software | 2020 | 105,588 |
| 23V099000 | Feb 17, 2023 | Electrical system: software | 2023 | 3,193 |
| 21V096000 | Feb 19, 2021 | Back over prevention: software | 2019–2021 | 13,858 |
| 21V062000 | Feb 10, 2021 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, hydraulic | 2020–2021 | 893 |
| 20V761000 | Dec 9, 2020 | Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery | 2021 | 812 |
| 20V164000 | Mar 19, 2020 | Seat belts: pretensioner | 2020 | 3,316 |
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.
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.