BMW 440i years to avoid
The BMW 440i years to avoid are 2018, 2019, 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2020 is the cleanest year on record.
25
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
2017–2020
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
440i years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Open safety investigation | 13 | |
| 2019 | Open safety investigation | 7 | |
| 2017 | Open safety investigation | 5 |
Every 440i year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2019avoid | 7 | 3 | |
| 2018avoid | 13 | 1 | |
| 2017avoid | 5 | 2 |
Common questions
What are the worst BMW 440i years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 440i years to avoid are 2018, 2019, 2017. The cleanest year on record is 2020.
What is the best year for the BMW 440i?
By complaint volume, 2020 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 440i years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the BMW 440i have?
Across all model years, the 440i has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 25 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.