2024 BMW 840I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 840I years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 BMW 840I. That ranks 3rd out of 7 840I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 BMW 840I 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2024 BMW 840I recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical 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.
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.
I leased this car Jan. 2 2025 and have now had multiple cracks on 3 out of 4 wheels on the car which has been repaired and now the right front wheel has been replaced with the tire and in the dealership again needing to replace the rear 2 wheels secondary to cracks with what BMW has told me that…
While driving, the vehicle experienced a sudden catastrophic failure involving the engine and turbocharger, resulting in an immediate loss of power and the vehicle becoming disabled in an active roadway. The failure occurred without warning and required a response from the San Diego Police…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 BMW 840I?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2024 BMW 840I?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 BMW 840I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 840I model years, the 2024 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.