There are no safety recalls for the 2014 BMW 640i, but owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
2014 BMW 640i problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Structure | 2 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 2
- Tires › Sidewall — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 50,000 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 2014 BMW 640i complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Exterior Lighting · at 50,000 miles · reported Nov 9, 2026
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 640I. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that rear third brake light was loose, and there was water leaking into the vehicle around the exterior rear third brake light. The vehicle was taken to a service center, where the failure was confirmed. The contact was informed that the failure was associated with a voluntary recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Unknown or Other · at 60,000 miles · reported Feb 26, 2020
Both doors fail to unlock when the power is out. Lifting the inside door handle does not unlock the door. They only way to unlock the door is to use the electornic unlock button. Bmw says an electrical component has failed and needs replacing for the manual operation to work correctly and wants $1300 to repair it. The doors should always have an manual egress. If the car is in an accident and loses power, you can not get out. Any design that requires power assist to exit the car, can not be correct. What would happen in the case of a fire?
Structure · at 49,458 miles · reported Sep 17, 2018
Driver door occasionally does not unlock with the door handle. Standard operation is to pull handle twice to unlock and open the door. This does not always work, and I can't get out of the car, without finding the keyfob, or using the central locking button on the dash. This is a safety issue. If the battery were to fail, or if in an accident and the power is lost, the door won't open. I have videos of the failure. This occurs when parked, vehicle is turned off, and attempting to exit the car. It has occurred at home, and at several other locations. Has occurred to me between 06-2018 and…
Electrical System · at 52,000 miles · reported Jan 19, 2018
My instrument cluster went blank at 52k miles no data nothing. For such high priced car to have an instrument cluster to go bad after 3 years is a disgrace to bmw. Called bmw and they denied the repair due to the fact the car is out of warranty due to the miles 2800 over. This is a safety issue and needs to be addressed with bmw . This happened when the car was in motion on a city street.
Structure · at 30,000 miles · reported Jan 10, 2018
Both doors will not open without using the power door lock button. The driver side was the first side to fail and about four months later the passenger side is now doing the same thing. This is very concerning due to if the vehicle was to get in a major accident and the battery become disconnected I could not get out of the car without breaking a window. I have a video of the problem but the site will only allow pictures to uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2014 BMW 640i have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2014 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 2014 BMW 640i?
Owners report structure problems most often (2 reports), followed by tires (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 50,000 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.