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2019-2026 · 8 model years

BMW 840I Problems by year

Owners have filed 1 complaints about the BMW 840I across 8 model years, and it has 9 recalls. The 2025 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the driver assistance.

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Most complaints for its age20251 complaint · 2 recallsSee the 2025
Complaints
1
Recalls
9
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

840I complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20260100-C
20251200Driver assistanceD
20240200-C
20230300-C
20220200-B
20210500-C
20200600-C
20190200-A

Most common 840I problems

BMW 840I recalls 9

Latest 840I complaints

2025 BMW 840IDriver assistance1 injury

The contact owns a 2025 BMW 840I. While driving approximately 40-50 MPH, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The contact suffered shoulder and neck pain but had not sought medical attention. The failure had occurred twice. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.

Filed Incident Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11772915

Questions about the BMW 840I

Which BMW 840I years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2025 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2025 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which BMW 840I years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2019, 2022 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 840I years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common BMW 840I problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the driver assistance (1) most often.

How many recalls does the BMW 840I have?

NHTSA lists 9 recalls across all BMW 840I model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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