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2019 BMW 440I Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 BMW 440I has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of October 21, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 BMW 440I. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2019 BMW 440I owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 BMW 440I, describing incidents dated January 25, 2019 to October 12, 2024.

Most-cited components

Engine 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint

Of the 3 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11645095 · Filed February 26, 2025
Emergency Call system failed. SOS warning on instrument cluster. In case of emergency the system is inoperative. This could provoke a Life/Death situation. Several other features are affected: Navigation system, Fuel mileage/distance monitor, Fuel level warning indicator, Clock display. Internet…
ODI #11623089 · Filed November 1, 2024
BMW issued an extended warranty of 15 years/150k for a pressure control valve (PCV) failure for certain years/models that included my vehicle. While driving, the PCV failed causing a loud high pitch noise and white smoke billowing from my exhaust. Such an immediate failure while driving of this PCV…
ODI #11182424 · Filed February 25, 2019
CAR WAS SLOWLY BEING DRIVEN INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN IT ACCELERATED TO FULL ENGINE RPM DID A BURNOUT UP OVER A CURB AND INTO A LAMP POLE CONCRETE BASE. BRAKES WERE BEING FULLY APPLIED TO NO RESULT CAR STOPPED MOVING AT LAMP POST BASE ENGIN AT FULL RPM RIGHT REAR TIRE BURNING. PUSHED OFF BUTTON TO…

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Knee Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly

NHTSA #19V352000 · Air Bags — Knee Bolster · NHTSA notice

Reported May 9, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 5,079 vehicles

Repair completion: 99.31% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)

Owners notified July 8, 2019 · Vehicles built March 7, 2019 – May 2, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Passenger Air Bag Incorrectly Manufactured

NHTSA #18V533000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported August 15, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 3 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)

Owners notified August 16, 2018 · Vehicles built July 9, 2018 – July 9, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one each of 2019 BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe and 430i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been incorrectly manufactured, potentially affecting the air bag deployment performance in the event of a crash.

Safety consequence

If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Crankshaft Sensor Firmware may Cause Stall

NHTSA #18V465000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported July 11, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 5,309 vehicles

Repair completion: 98.21% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)

Owners notified September 6, 2018 · Vehicles built May 16, 2018 – June 6, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.

Safety consequence

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2019 BMW 440I. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 BMW 440I.

Electrical System

ODI #11645095

Incident: October 1, 2023 · Filed: February 26, 2025

Emergency Call system failed. SOS warning on instrument cluster. In case of emergency the system is inoperative. This could provoke a Life/Death situation. Several other features are affected: Navigation system, Fuel mileage/distance monitor, Fuel level warning indicator, Clock display. Internet search support’s probable water leak into the Telematics Control Unit from the “Shark Fin” on the roof since it’s mounted right under it. There is a”Emergency Call Malfunction” displaying on the instrument cluster along with “SOS”. Note: there is an 8 volt back up battery in the system that has been confirmed operable therefore not the cause of failure. The problem started intermittently in the winter months of 2023 then failed entirely in winter of 2024.

Engine; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11623089

Incident: October 12, 2024 · Filed: November 1, 2024

BMW issued an extended warranty of 15 years/150k for a pressure control valve (PCV) failure for certain years/models that included my vehicle. While driving, the PCV failed causing a loud high pitch noise and white smoke billowing from my exhaust. Such an immediate failure while driving of this PCV valve should have been subject to a recall given the sudden and unexpected failure. I travel a lot for work and if this would have happened while travelling and out of town, it would have been a more serious incident in addition to the inconvenience. After have the PCV replaced, my vehicle's RPM's would drop at startup when put in reverse and/or back in drive, causing the vehicle to stall and jerk forward. This problem was never an issue prior to the PCV failure. Since the replacement my car has stalled numerous times placing myself in danger of having to hurriedly restart my car and "gun" the accelerator to prevent another stall. Because of this issue which I correlate directly to the PCV replacement, I am now being told the software needed to be updated. However, instead of being considered part of the PCV issue, they are charging 200 dollars to remedy. I'm sure others have reported issues similar to mine. Bottom line is that this whole issue should be subject to a recall and covered by BMW before someone's car stalls resulting in serious damages and injuries to vehicles and persons.

Service Brakes; Engine

ODI #11182424

Crash

Incident: January 25, 2019 · Filed: February 25, 2019

CAR WAS SLOWLY BEING DRIVEN INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN IT ACCELERATED TO FULL ENGINE RPM DID A BURNOUT UP OVER A CURB AND INTO A LAMP POLE CONCRETE BASE. BRAKES WERE BEING FULLY APPLIED TO NO RESULT CAR STOPPED MOVING AT LAMP POST BASE ENGIN AT FULL RPM RIGHT REAR TIRE BURNING. PUSHED OFF BUTTON TO STOP MOTOR

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