BMW 840I problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 9 recalls on file for the BMW 840I (2019–2026).

Complaints
13
Recalls
9
Model years
8
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

20194202020217202220232202420252026
NHTSA complaints per BMW 840I model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every BMW 840I model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 840I00001—
2025 840I00002—
2024 840I20002Wheels & Tires
2023 840I00003—
2022 840I70002Electrical System
2021 840I00004—
2020 840I40005Electrical System
2019 840I00002—

Most common BMW 840I problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    7 complaints
  • Engine
    4 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

2026
Complaints about the BMW 840I received by NHTSA each month.

BMW 840I recalls

  • Recall 26V525000Aug 12, 202627,720 vehiclesModel years 2022–2026

    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.

  • Recall 25V644000Sep 25, 2025145,102 vehiclesModel years 2020–2025

    Risk: An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 24V576000Aug 1, 2024105,588 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V099000Feb 17, 20233,193 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.

  • Recall 21V096000Feb 19, 202113,858 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 21V062000Feb 10, 2021893 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V761000Dec 9, 2020812 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Increased electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 20V164000Mar 19, 20203,316 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: If the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioners deploy improperly in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

  • Recall 19V684000Sep 27, 2019257,473 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Other BMW models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology