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BMW 640i recall history

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the BMW 640i, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 7
Total Complaints 37
Years Covered 2012–2019

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the BMW 640i, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Airbags

2 campaigns · Years: 2015, 2017

These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.

Official notices (evidence):

Engine and cooling

2 campaigns · Years: 2012, 2018

These campaigns relate to engine or cooling components where failures can lead to stalling or overheating risk.

Official notices (evidence):

Fuel and emissions

1 campaign · Years: 2012

These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.

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Other

1 campaign · Years: 2018–2019

These campaigns do not fit a single dominant theme, or the component taxonomy is broad.

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Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the BMW 640i in NHTSA complaint data are Electrical system, Engine, Structure:body.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2019 1 2 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Wheels, Back over prevention: sensing system: camera.
2018 2 8 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control.
2017 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2016 0 2 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body, Visibility/wiper.
2015 1 6 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Wheels, Electrical system, Engine.
2014 0 7 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body, Tires:sidewall, Electrical system.
2013 0 11 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system.
2012 2 1 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Back over prevention , Engine and engine cooling and Air bags

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2019

  • Back over prevention: Camera: Safety recall involving the back over prevention area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (19V684000) →
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    Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series

2018

  • Engine and engine cooling: Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (18V465000) →
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    Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018,
  • Back over prevention: Camera: Safety recall involving the back over prevention area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (19V684000) →
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    Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series

2017

  • Air bags: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (16V914000) →
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    Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4,

2015

  • Air bags: Inflator module: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (24V527000) →
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    Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turis

2012

  • Engine and engine cooling: Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (14V176000) →
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    Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i Sedan, X5 xDrive 35i, and X6 xDrive 35i, 2011 335i
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (16V746000) →
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    Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gra

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