2015 BMW 640I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 640I years
- Not enough data 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 BMW 640I. That ranks 3rd out of 8 640I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 40%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 BMW 640I problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 40% | 16,750 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 BMW 640I recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Fix: The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Exposed junction box in engine bay as well as water leaking through yellow grommet destroying footwell electronics as well as shorting junction box in engine bay. Water ingress also leaking into glove box electrical fuses and components. Also water leaking into trunk shorting out telemetrics…
The car is leaking from the third rear brake light (at the rear roof of the car). It appears the seals and possible clips/fasteners have failed and water is entering the car during rain or water immersion from the rear brake light, to the back seat, trunk, and rear floor. There is now visible mold…
The rear tire was leaking causing an unsafe road condition. When the tire was inspected it was found that the wheel had a crack in the support due to a defect in design. The dealer states that many of the 5 and 6 series with this wheel have issues and offered me a "warranty package" for them for…
The tires blew out while on a road trip at app 11,000 miles, separation right under the rim. Tires are still under warranty. However, goodyear dunlop won't be square with warranty, making the warranty of no value. In fact they lied about the cause at first. Still have the tire for review.
Drivers side door open on its own, will not stay shut , dealship has been unable too fix it? Side door doesn't close repaired four times . Engine light come on? Roof latch no air bags went of?dealship says codes say?they did?
Other BMW 640I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 640I | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 640I | 5 | 2 |
| 2017 640I | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 640I | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 1 |
| 2014 640I | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 640I | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 640I | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW 640I?
Owners most often report electrical system, wheels, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 BMW 640I?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 BMW 640I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 640I model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.