- The problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
- The risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
- The fix
- The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle safety record
2015 BMW 640I Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2015 BMW 640I have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2024 for the inflator module.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 640I year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2015 BMW 640I recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2015 BMW 640I yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW 640I: every year compared
All 640I years2015 BMW 640I vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 BMW 640I | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2015 BMW 328I Xdrive | 128 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2015 BMW 328I Xdrive GT | 128 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2015 BMW 328I | 126 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2015 BMW 428I | 78 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2015 BMW 320I | 34 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2015 BMW 320I Xdrive | 34 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2015 BMW 328D Xdrive | 27 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2015 BMW 328D | 27 | 6 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2015 BMW 640I
Does the 2015 BMW 640I have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 BMW 640I: inflator module (July 2024). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2015 BMW 640I had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2015 BMW 640I a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 58 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical BMW 640I year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2015 BMW 640I has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data