NHTSA vehicle safety data
2022 BMW M440I Recalls & Complaints
The 2022 BMW M440I has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2022 BMW M440I. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 BMW M440I. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Seat Belt Audio Chime Malfunction/FMVSS 208
NHTSA #23V584000 · Seat Belts · NHTSA notice
Reported August 16, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 144 vehicles
Repair completion: 90.97% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified October 12, 2023
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety consequence
An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. 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.
Unlocked Door May Open During Crash
NHTSA #23V118000 · Electrical System — Body Control Module — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported February 23, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 120 vehicles
Repair completion: 97.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified April 10, 2023
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.
Safety consequence
Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. 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.
Sunroof Malfunction/FMVSS 118
NHTSA #22V267000 · Visibility — Sun/Moon Roof Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported April 20, 2022 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 61,221 vehicles
Repair completion: 99.24% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified June 20, 2022
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6M and 2019-2023 X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, X7 xDrive60i, X7 M60i, X7M, Alpina XB7 vehicles. The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Safety consequence
A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. 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 M440I model years
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