BMW 640I Problems by Year
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the BMW 640I, across 8 model years (2012–2019). The 2014 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
BMW 640I years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 640I model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2014 640I: 7 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2013 640I: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2018 640I: 5 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW 640I problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Engine | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Structure | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Wheels | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW 640I model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 640I | 2 | 1 | — | Back Over Prevention | |
| 2018 640I | 5 | 2 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2017 640I | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2016 640I | 1 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2015 640I | 5 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2014 640I | 7 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2013 640I | 6 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2012 640I | 1 | 2 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 640I years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2014 (7), 2013 (6), 2018 (5). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW 640I?
Electrical System, with 7 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW 640I have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.