BMW 640I Problems by Year: Complaints and Recalls

BMW 640I years to avoid

No model year of the BMW 640I stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2019	-	2	Driver assistance		1	0
2018	-	5	Driver assistance		2	1
2016	-	1	Body		0	0
2015	-	5	Electrical		1	1
2014	-	7	Body	49,458	0	2
2013	-	6	Engine	65,000	0	0
2012	-	1	Electrical		2	0

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

What years of the BMW 640I should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW 640I has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW 640I?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the BMW 640I?

Electrical, with 7 complaints across all years, followed by engine (6) and body (5).

How many recalls does the BMW 640I have?

6 recalls between 2012 and 2019. The 2018 model year has the most, with 2.

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.