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BMW 840Ci recall history

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the BMW 840Ci, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 5
Total Complaints 6
Years Covered 1994–1997

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 840Ci, 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.

Other

1 campaign · Years: 1994–1997

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

Official notices (evidence):

Visibility and lighting

1 campaign · Years: 1994

These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).

Official notices (evidence):
  • 94V017000 · Visibility: Power window devices and controls

Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the BMW 840Ci in NHTSA complaint data are Exterior lighting:headlights, Visibility:windshield wiper/washer, Electrical system.

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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
1997 1 2 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting:headlights.
1996 1 2 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Exterior lighting.
1995 1 1 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:windshield wiper/washer.
1994 2 1 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting:headlights.

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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: Vehicle speed control and Visibility

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1997

  • Vehicle speed control: Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. If the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can se

1996

  • Vehicle speed control: Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (97V131000) →
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    Summary: The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. If the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can se

1995

  • Vehicle speed control: Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (97V131000) →
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    Summary: The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. If the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can se

1994

  • Visibility: Power window devices and controls: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (94V017000) →
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    Summary: The remote activation device can close windows and sunroof from a distance greater than the maximum (6 meters) permitted by fmvss no.118, "Power operated window systems."
  • Vehicle speed control: Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (97V131000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. If the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can se

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