BMW 840I Problems by Year
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file for the BMW 840I, across 7 model years (2019–2025). The 2022 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
BMW 840I years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 840I model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2022 840I: 7 complaints, 1 recall
- 2020 840I: 4 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2024 840I: 2 complaints, 1 recall
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 840I problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW 840I model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 840I | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2024 840I | 2 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2023 840I | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2022 840I | 7 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2021 840I | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2020 840I | 4 | 5 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2019 840I | 0 | 2 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 840I years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2022 (7), 2020 (4), 2024 (2). 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 840I?
Electrical System, with 7 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW 840I have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.