2013 BMW 640i recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2013 BMW 640i, but owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.

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Recalls may cover only some 2013 BMW 640i vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 BMW 640i problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine	3
Electrical System	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Power Train	1
Visibility/Wiper	1
Service Brakes	1
Air Bags	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 65,000 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 2013 BMW 640i complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Visibility/Wiper · at 25,000 miles · reported Sep 30, 2016

After work (~ 5:30 PM, pst) while driving, I flipped my sun visor to protect myself from the sun. As the visor was being flipped, the visor fell out of its hinge and lost all visibility. Lost all visibility. Panicked and slammed on the breaks. Almost rear ended as I could hear the car slamming on the breaks. If this happened on the freeway, this could've been a major issue. The visor was propped back into its space but pops out very easily. There seems to be a design flaw with the way the visor is being secured in the hinge. I AM worried that all bmw sharing in this design may potentially…

Engine · at 29,532 miles · reported Dec 26, 2015

While accelerating from an on-ramp to a highway, an alert popped up: drivetrain malfunction: drive moderately..." the car lost power and I was nearly rear-ended and nearly caused a multiple car accident on the freeway. I was able to get the car to the side of the road during heavy traffic. I turned the car off, opened the hood and looked inside. Nothing seemed amiss. Restarted the car and the yellow alert was gone. Proceeded to get back on the highway and accelerated again and again the alert popped up and I lost power and again nearly caused an accident. This is a very dangerous malfunction…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 BMW 640i have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2013 BMW 640i as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 BMW 640i?

Owners report engine problems most often (3 reports), followed by electrical system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 65,000 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.