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BMW 840I recalls

9 NHTSA safety recalls cover the BMW 840I, across model years 2019–2026. Every recall repair is free at any BMW dealer.

9recalls
8model years affected
0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Check your 840I by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.

Recalls and owner complaints by model year

Of the BMW 840I model years, the 2020 has the most recalls (5); the 2022 drew the most owner complaints (7).

NHTSA recalls2019: 2 recalls, 0 complaints20192020: 5 recalls, 4 complaints520202021: 4 recalls, 0 complaints20212022: 2 recalls, 7 complaints20222023: 3 recalls, 0 complaints20232024: 2 recalls, 2 complaints20242025: 2 recalls, 1 complaints20252026: 1 recall2026Owner complaints to NHTSA7

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each BMW 840I model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.

BMW 840I recalls and owner complaints by model year
Model yearRecallsOwner complaints
201920
202054
202140
202227
202330
202422
202521
20261no data

BMW 840I recalls by model year

Most common BMW 840I problems

What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:

  • Electrical System3
  • Back Over Prevention2
  • Power Train1
  • Visibility1
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
  • Seat Belts1

Latest BMW 840I recalls

  • BMW 750E XDRIVE (2025) recall — Power Train
    Aug 12, 2026Power TrainModel years 2022–2026

    BMW recalls certain 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles due to driveshaft connection damage. This can cause loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway.

  • BMW X5 (2020) recall — Electrical System
    Sep 25, 2025Electrical SystemModel years 2020–2025

    BMW is recalling 2020 X5 vehicles with overheated starter motors that could ignite engine compartment materials, risking fire. Owners must have starter motor replaced free by dealers.

  • BMW X5 (2020) recall — Electrical System
    Jan 8, 2024Electrical SystemModel years 2020

    BMW recalls 2020 X5 vehicles with starter motor overheating risk causing fire. Owners must update software free via dealer by September 27, 2024.

  • BMW Z4 (2022) recall — Visibility
    Feb 17, 2023VisibilityModel years 2023

    BMW is recalling 2022 Z4 models with a risk of unintentional window/sunroof closure without key presence, potentially causing injury. Owners must update software via dealer to fix the issue.

  • BMW X5 (2020) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
    Oct 2, 2021Service Brakes, HydraulicModel years 2020–2021

    BMW recalls 2020-2021 X5 models with potential brake system failure. A faulty brake system may cause loss of ABS and braking assistance, increasing crash risk. Owners receive free replacement.

Recall timeline

When the BMW 840I recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.

  • 20261
  • 20251
  • 20241
  • 20231
  • 20212
  • 20202
  • 20191

BMW 840I problems & complaints

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW 840I; the most reported area is electrical system. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.

Owner complaints
14
Service bulletins (TSBs)
176+
Crashes / fires reported
0 / 0
Defect investigations
1

See BMW 840I complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →

What to do if your BMW 840I is recalled

  1. Confirm it’s yours. Recalls cover ranges of VINs, so check your VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
  2. Heed any warning. A do-not-drive or park-outside recall applies until the repair is done.
  3. Call a BMW dealer with your VIN and book the repair. It’s free by law, whatever the vehicle’s age.
  4. Ask about a loaner or tow if parts are back-ordered or the vehicle isn’t safe to drive.
  5. Paid for the same fix already? Keep the receipt and ask BMW about reimbursement.

Every BMW 840I recall, by model year

2021 BMW 840I — 4 recalls

2020 BMW 840I — 5 recalls

2019 BMW 840I — 2 recalls

BMW 840I recall questions

How many recalls does the BMW 840I have?

We have 9 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the BMW 840I, covering model years 2019–2026. The most recent was issued Aug 12, 2026 (Power Train).

Which BMW 840I model year has the most recalls?

The 2020 BMW 840I has the most, with 5 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.

What are the most common BMW 840I recall problems?

By system: Electrical System (3), Back Over Prevention (2), Power Train (1), Visibility (1).

Is it safe to drive a recalled BMW 840I?

None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.

How do I check if my BMW 840I has an open recall?

Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any BMW dealer can also look it up.

Are BMW 840I recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires BMW to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized BMW dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.

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