2018 BMW 640XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 22, 2026 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 640XI years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW 640XI. That is the most of any 640XI model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2018 BMW 640XI problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags2
Unknown or Other2
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~60,448 mi
Visibility/wiper1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags233%———
Unknown or Other233%———
Vehicle Speed Control117%60,448——
Visibility/wiper117%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 2 complaints
2023: 2202322024: 2202422026: 220262

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2018 BMW 640XI recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 BMW 640XI.

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2018 BMW 640XI. The contact stated that while pulling up to a red traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the engine revved unexpectedly, and the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and drove forward approximately 3-feet. The contact turned the vehicle off and…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Jun 22, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11745694

I hear a crackling or a popping sound coming from the windshield area as I’m driving. It is irregular and going over bumps seems to trigger it but yesterday as I was driving on a smooth highway with no vehicles nearby I heard a deafeningly loud crack sound. Then I noticed a tiny crack in the…

Unknown or Other · received Mar 19, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11725479

My BMW's passenger side airbag malfunction light randomly came on and will not turn off. When I went to the dealer, BMW quoted apprx. $3000 to replace the seat sensor mat which they said probably got wet? No water was ever on the seat and no passenger sits there - just my purse. I feel this is a…

Air Bags · received Aug 26, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11610978

Consistent passenger restraint / passenger airbag failure warning. Took vehicle to BMW dealership and was told that the passenger seat must have moisture damage, causing the issue. There have been no spills or leaks in the vehicle. Quoted $2600 to fix. See attached. Vehicle’s safety in question.

Air Bags · received Mar 31, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11580338

when opening the Panoramic Sunroof while driving, the curtain would not retract and sagged. It totally blocks the rear view and there is no way to fix it while driving. also if you have a car seat facing the rear, the curtain would falls onto baby's face and potentially cause suffocation

Unknown or Other · received Dec 7, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11559048

Other BMW 640XI years

2019 640XI →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2019 640XI20
201860

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW 640XI?

Owners most often report air bags, unknown or other, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2018 BMW 640XI?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2018 BMW 640XI a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 640XI model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.