2018 BMW 440i recalls
Reported Aug 16, 2017 · 67 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, and M4 convertible vehicles. The Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) within the front seat belt assemblies may have been produced with incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism housings.
Risk: If the vehicle has an incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism, the seat belt may not restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary replace, the front seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2018 BMW 440i problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 36,900 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2018 BMW 440i complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Unknown or Other · reported May 2, 2026
There is already an SIB 513316 out on similar defects. Sloshing noises/water in pax compartment due to rain water intrusion that has caused damage in electronic modules in the trunk due to a defective drainage system--holes are not large enough. Failure of control units located in damaged area--which are no longer functioning such as convertible rooftop will not fuction, radio system, check engine light are just a few we have noticed togther with the recent battery replacement we made. Water is pooled in the luggage comparment and rear pax area. Poor drainage resulting from vehicle design…
Electrical System · reported Dec 1, 2023
- My car started having intermittent electrical issues. The first warning something was wrong was always the cars instrument cluster would start flashing, and the audio system would also drop in and out. Then later other malfunctions would start to show up on the center Nav Screen, some of the warnings are listed here : â Audio/speakers would cut out randomly while listening to music â Air Conditioning instrument cluster display lights would flash going in and out â âParking assistance malfunctionâ warnings â "Increased Steering effort required" warnings (one time the steering…
Air Bags · at 36,900 miles · reported Apr 26, 2022
The contact owned a 2018 BMW 440i. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a donkey. There were no airbags deployed upon impact. The windshield glass shattered and hit the contact's face. Her boyfriend's knees hit and cracked the passenger's side dashboard, and her daughter sustained bruises on her right side from hitting the passenger's side rear door; however, no medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and…
Air Bags · reported Nov 16, 2021
I was rear ended. My airbag did not deploy. I do not think my seatbelt restrained me because I was not sore in that area, but do not remember. My head hit the stearing wheel. I spent 3 months in a neuro-recovery program and still deal with post-concussive syndrome. The car is available for whomever would like to see it. I incurred a closed head injury with significant effects. No one has tried to reproduce the issue, and I'm actually scared that if there is a problem and another accident it's like I don't have airbags. I went to the BMW dealership and they just said that my VIN was not under a…
Structure · at 52,300 miles · reported Nov 9, 2020
While driving on a local parkway, our sunroof spontaneously exploded. We were not passing under anything and nothing of any noticeable size struck the car or the sunroof. There was a very loud bang, and when we pulled over, we discovered a large hole in the sunroof. There were shards of glass sitting atop the sunroof cover, which had we not had closed, some of the glass would have fallen into the passenger compartment. A simple google search makes clear that exploding sunroofs are a real danger.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 BMW 440i have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 BMW 440i: 17V-507 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 BMW 440i?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (4 reports), followed by unknown or other (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 36,900 miles.
Are BMW recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.