BMW 640i years to avoid
The BMW 640i years to avoid are 2013, 2018, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2012, 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation.
37
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
2012–2019
Years covered
8
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
640i years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Open safety investigation | 11 | |
| 2018 | Open safety investigation | 8 | |
| 2014 | Open safety investigation | 7 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 6 | |
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 2 | |
| 2019 | Open safety investigation | 2 | |
| 2012 | Open safety investigation | 1 | |
| 2017 | Open safety investigation | 0 |
Every 640i year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019avoid | 2 | 1 | |
| 2018avoid | 8 | 2 | |
| 2017avoid | 0 | 1 | |
| 2016avoid | 2 | 0 | |
| 2015avoid | 6 | 1 | |
| 2014avoid | 7 | 0 | |
| 2013avoid | 11 | 0 | |
| 2012avoid | 1 | 2 |
Common questions
What are the worst BMW 640i years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 640i years to avoid are 2013, 2018, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2012, 2017.
How many recalls does the BMW 640i have?
Across all model years, the 640i has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 37 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.