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2021 BMW 840I recalls (4)

4 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2021 BMW 840I. Every recall repair is free at any BMW dealer.

4recalls
0owner complaints
125+service bulletins
0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2021 BMW 840I. Check your 840I by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2021 BMW 840I recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

  • Electrical System · NHTSA 25V644000

    Sep 25, 2025Electrical System:Starter Assembly
    Problem
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.
    Risk
    An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Fix
    Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 17, 2025.
    Full recall details for 25V644000 →

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 21V062000

    Oct 2, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic
    Problem
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, and 2021 M3, M3 Competition, M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, X5 xDrive45e, 745 Le xDrive. The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance.
    Risk
    A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
    Fix
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    Full recall details for 21V062000 →

  • Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 21V096000

    Feb 19, 2021Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
    Problem
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
    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.
    Fix
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    Full recall details for 21V096000 →

  • Electrical System · NHTSA 20V761000

    Sep 12, 2020Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
    Problem
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 M340i xDrive, M440i xDrive Coupe, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator may not have been assembled properly, which can cause increased electrical resistance at the connections.
    Risk
    Increased electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
    Fix
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    Full recall details for 20V761000 →

2021 BMW 840I complaints and service bulletins

BMW has issued at least 125 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Service bulletins by component

  • Equipment (56)
  • Electrical System (41)
  • Steering (15)
  • Structure (9)
  • Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (8)
  • Back Over Prevention (7)

Read BMW 840I owner complaints and bulletins, every year

Check your 840I by VIN

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