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BMW 440i recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 16 owner complaints for the BMW 440i, covering model years 2017 to 2020. The 2018 model year drew the most complaints (7), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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See the model year, plant and build details of one vehicle, then the recalls for its exact year.

  • 6 recall campaigns on file
  • 16 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (2017–2020)
  • most complaints: 2018 (7 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (5 complaints)
  • latest recall 19V352000 (reported May 9, 2019)
  • 3 complaints reporting a crash (18.8%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 2 complaints reporting an injury (12.5%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

BMW 440i complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2018 model year has the most complaints: 7 of 16, or 43.8%. Next come 2017 (5) and 2019 (4).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
BMW 440i owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2017–2019Column chart of 16 complaints across 3 model years. The highest is 2018 with 7. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2017: 5 complaints520172018: 7 complaints720182019: 4 complaints42019
BMW 440i complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
BMW 440i complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201750000
201872020
201941000
All model years163020

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported BMW 440i components

top 10 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 5 complaints (31.3% of all 16), followed by Engine (5) and Structure (4).

Components named most often in BMW 440i complaints (top 10)
Components named most often in BMW 440i complaints (top 10)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System531.3%
Engine531.3%
Structure425.0%
Unknown or Other318.8%
Air Bags212.5%
Service Brakes212.5%
Engine and Engine Cooling16.3%
Fuel/Propulsion System16.3%
Seat Belts16.3%
Seats16.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

BMW 440i recalls

6 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 440i, newest first. The 6 campaigns cover model years 2017 to 2020. The 2019 model year appears in the most campaigns (3).

  • 6 recall campaigns
BMW 440i recall campaigns covering each model year
2017: 2 campaigns2018: 1 campaign2019: 3 campaigns2020: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 19V352000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Knee Bolster

    Model years 2019–2020

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.

    Consequence:
    An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 18V533000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Model year 2019

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one each of 2019 BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe and 430i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been incorrectly manufactured, potentially affecting the air bag deployment performance in the event of a crash.

    Consequence:
    If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 18V465000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine

    Model year 2019

    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, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.

    Consequence:
    A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 17V507000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front

    Model year 2018

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, and M4 convertible vehicles. The Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) within the front seat belt assemblies may have been produced with incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism housings.

    Consequence:
    If the vehicle has an incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism, the seat belt may not restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary replace, the front seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 17V115000

    Reported

    Air Bags

    Model year 2017

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.

    Consequence:
    If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 16V914000

    Reported

    Air Bags

    Model year 2017

    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, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.

    Consequence:
    If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

BMW 440i questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the BMW 440i have?

NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recall campaigns for the BMW 440i, covering model years 2017 to 2020. The most recent, 19V352000, was reported on May 9, 2019 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2019 model year is covered by the most campaigns (3).

Which BMW 440i model year has the most complaints?

The 2018 model year, with 7 of the 16 complaints in NHTSA’s file (43.8%). The next are 2017 (5) and 2019 (4). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common BMW 440i complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 5 complaints, or 31.3% of all 16. Engine (5) and Structure (4) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my BMW 440i?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a BMW dealer.

How many BMW 440i complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 16 complaints, 3 report a crash, 0 a fire, 2 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other BMW models

8 models · most complaints first

The BMW models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the BMW VIN decoder with every BMW model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • BMW X5 1999–2026 · 103 recalls · 3,138 complaints
  • BMW 328i 1996–2016 · 27 recalls · 2,576 complaints
  • BMW X3 2004–2026 · 60 recalls · 1,989 complaints
  • BMW 325i 1995–2012 · 20 recalls · 1,281 complaints
  • BMW Z4 2002–2023 · 28 recalls · 1,280 complaints
  • BMW 3 Series 1995–2023 · 8 recalls · 841 complaints
  • BMW 528i 1997–2016 · 14 recalls · 831 complaints
  • BMW 330i 1999–2026 · 38 recalls · 813 complaints

All BMW models and WMI codesLook up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.