BMW 640i recalls & problems by year
7 recalls and 26 owner complaints across 7 model years (2012–2019).
Most complaints20147 complaints
Most recalls20182 recalls
Crashes reported4in owner complaints
Injuries reported20 deaths
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | 22–23 mpg | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | — | 22–23 mpg | 2 | 5 |
| 2017 | — | 22–24 mpg | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 23–25 mpg | 1 | 5 |
| 2014 | — | 23–25 mpg | 0 | 7 |
| 2013 | — | 24–26 mpg | 0 | 6 |
| 2012 | — | 23–26 mpg | 2 | 1 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Electrical system — 7 complaints
- Engine — 6 complaints
- Structure — 4 complaints
- Wheels — 3 complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system — 2 complaints
- Power train — 2 complaints
- Service brakes — 2 complaints
- Air bags — 2 complaints