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2020 BMW 440i problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2020 BMW 440i — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

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Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2020 compare to other 440i years?

440i NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted13 complaints2017: 5 complaints2018: 13 complaints2019: 7 complaints2020: 0 complaints
440i NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2020 BMW 440i have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V352000AirbagsMay 9, 2019 · 5,079 units

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.

Consequence

An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2020 BMW 440i — common questions

Is the 2020 BMW 440i reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2020 BMW 440i have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2020 BMW 440i. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which BMW 440i years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the 440i years to avoid are 2018, 2019, 2017. The cleanest record among 440i years belongs to 2020.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.