BMW M440I Problems by Year
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the BMW M440I, across 5 model years (2021–2025). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
BMW M440I years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No M440I model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2021 M440I: 6 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2023 M440I: 3 complaints, 1 recall
- 2025 M440I: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
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 M440I problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW M440I model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 M440I | 1 | 0 | — | Steering | |
| 2024 M440I | 1 | 0 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2023 M440I | 3 | 1 | — | Back Over Prevention | |
| 2022 M440I | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2021 M440I | 6 | 5 | — | Engine |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW M440I years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2021 (6), 2023 (3), 2025 (1). 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 M440I?
Engine, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the BMW M440I have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.