BMW 640i recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
6 recalls found for the BMW 640i in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 26 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 BMW 640i | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 BMW 640i | 2 | 5 |
| 2017 BMW 640i | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 BMW 640i | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 BMW 640i | 1 | 4 |
| 2014 BMW 640i | 0 | 7 |
| 2013 BMW 640i | 0 | 6 |
| 2012 BMW 640i | 2 | 1 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest BMW 640i recalls
- Jul 11, 202424V527000Air bags1,145 vehiclesBMW 320i, 328i and 14 more models
Please see the recall report for the complete list of models.
- Sep 27, 201919V684000Back over prevention257,473 vehiclesBMW 530e, BMW 530i and 23 more models
The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is…
- Jul 11, 201818V465000Engine and engine cooling5,309 vehiclesBMW 230i, BMW 330e and 18 more models
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…
- Dec 20, 201616V914000Air bags3,506 vehiclesBMW 535i, BMW 430i and 16 more models
The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
- Oct 17, 201616V746000Fuel system, gasoline136,188 vehiclesBMW X5, X6 and 8 more models
The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.
- Apr 10, 201414V176000Engine and engine cooling156,137 vehiclesBMW 535I Gran Turismo, X5 SAV and 10 more models
In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and may possibly break.