How to read this
Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury | Most reported | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 22 MPG |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 22 MPG |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 22 MPG |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 23 MPG |
| 2015 | 1 | 5 | 1 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 23 MPG |
| 2014 | 0 | 7 | 2 | STRUCTURE | 23 MPG |
| 2013 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ENGINE | 24 MPG |
| 2012 | 2 | 3 | 1 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 26 MPG |
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.
All years of the BMW 640iQuestions
- Which BMW 640i year has the most complaints?
- Of 8 model years of the BMW 640i on record, 2014 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (7, most often about structure).
- Which BMW 640i year has the most recalls?
- 2012 has the most recall campaigns (2).
- Which BMW 640i years have no complaints or recalls on record?
- 2018, 2017, 2016. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
- How is this comparison made?
- We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.