BMW 840i recalls and problems
9 recalls and 14 owner complaints for 8 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
9
Complaints
14
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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BMW 840i by year
Most reported BMW 840i problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
All BMW 840i recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-525 | Aug 12, 2026 | 2020–2026 | Power Train | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. |
| 25V-644 | Sep 25, 2025 | 2020–2025 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. |
| 24V-576 | Aug 1, 2024 | 2020 | Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. |
| 23V-099 | Feb 17, 2023 | 2023 | Electrical System, Visibility | BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i… |
| 21V-096 | Feb 19, 2021 | 2019–2021 | Back Over Prevention | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7… |
| 21V-062 | Feb 10, 2021 | 2020–2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6… |
| 20V-761 | Dec 9, 2020 | 2021 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 M340i xDrive, M440i xDrive Coupe, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i… |
| 20V-164 | Mar 19, 2020 | 2020 | Seat Belts, Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, M8 Gran Coupe, X3 sDrive30i… |
| 19V-684 | Sep 27, 2019 | 2019 | Back Over Prevention | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW 840i?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2022 BMW 840i has the most reports (7). Check the 2022 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW 840i have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls covering BMW 840i model years 2019–2026.
What are the most common BMW 840i problems?
Owners report electrical system, engine, power train problems most often.