Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 BMW M440I
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 BMW M440I has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V584000 Seat Belt Audio Chime Malfunction/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V554000 Passenger Seat Belt Malfunction/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V176000 Head-Thorax Air Bag May Not Deploy Correctly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V096000 Rearview Camera Image Malfunction/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V761000 48V Battery Connection Misassembled NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Seat Belts 1 complaint
- Seats 1 complaint
Of the 6 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 6 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 BMW M440i has an average reliability rating, with some recalls related to seat belts and airbags, and a low number of owner complaints. Most issues are not widespread, but the vehicle has multiple recalls that may affect cost of ownership.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| Seat belts | 30,000–50,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
| Airbag | 60,000–80,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system service
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual battery discharge
- Airbag warning light
- Seat belt not retracting properly
- Unexpected error codes
- Inconsistent braking performance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 BMW M440I at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.