NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 BMW 640I Recalls & Complaints
The 2015 BMW 640I has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 5 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 BMW 640I. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2015 BMW 640I owner complaints
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 BMW 640I, describing incidents dated August 1, 2015 to September 23, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Wheels 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Of the 5 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 5 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11767176 · Filed
Exposed junction box in engine bay as well as water leaking through yellow grommet destroying footwell electronics as well as shorting junction box in engine bay. Water ingress also leaking into glove box electrical fuses and components. Also water leaking into trunk shorting out telemetrics battery…
ODI #11482181 · Filed
The car is leaking from the third rear brake light (at the rear roof of the car). It appears the seals and possible clips/fasteners have failed and water is entering the car during rain or water immersion from the rear brake light, to the back seat, trunk, and rear floor. There is now visible mold…
ODI #11161150 · Filed
THE REAR TIRE WAS LEAKING CAUSING AN UNSAFE ROAD CONDITION. WHEN THE TIRE WAS INSPECTED IT WAS FOUND THAT THE WHEEL HAD A CRACK IN THE SUPPORT DUE TO A DEFECT IN DESIGN. THE DEALER STATES THAT MANY OF THE 5 AND 6 SERIES WITH THIS WHEEL HAVE ISSUES AND OFFERED ME A "WARRANTY PACKAGE" FOR THEM FOR…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2015 BMW 640I in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA21-002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Open since September 17, 2021
Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
NHTSA #24V527000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice
Reported July 11, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,145 vehicles
Repair completion: 43.79% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified September 6, 2024
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Other BMW 640I model years
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