Model year record

2025 BMW 840i recalls & problems

The 2025 BMW 840i has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (1 complaint).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints1filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Power trainAug 12, 2026

Driveline › Driveshaft

Recall 26V52500036,823 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheels or a vehicle rollaway.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged driveshaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the connection between the driveshaft and rear axle differential, and apply adhesive or replace the driveshaft and rear axle differential, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.

Electrical systemSep 25, 2025

Starter assembly

Recall 25V644000145,102 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.
Risk: An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 17, 2025.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

840i Coupe

24mpg combined

City / highway	21 / 29 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,400/year to fuel

840i Convertible

24mpg combined

City / highway	21 / 29 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,400/year to fuel

840i Gran Coupe

24mpg combined

City / highway	21 / 29 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,400/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking	1	0	0	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking1 injury
The contact owns a 2025 BMW 840I. While driving approximately 40â50 MPH, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The contact suffered shoulder and neck pain but had not sought medical attention. The failure had occurred twice. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.
Oct 15, 2026 · 17,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.