2019 BMW 440I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 BMW 440I
The 2019 BMW 440I has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2019 BMW 440I
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2019 BMW 440I, potentially affecting up to 10,391 vehicles.
Recall 19V352000 — AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
| 5,079 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
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.
View full details →Recall 18V465000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 5,309 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
View full details →Recall 18V533000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 3 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
Remedy: All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 BMW 440I
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 BMW 440I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Safety Rating for the 2019 BMW 440I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 BMW 440I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 BMW 440I
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 BMW 440I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 440I
- 2017 BMW 440I — 4 complaints
- 2018 BMW 440I — 10 complaints
- 2019 BMW 440I (current)
- 2020 BMW 440I — 0 complaints