2015 BMW 640I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 BMW 640I
The 2015 BMW 640I has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Wheels (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 BMW 640I
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2015 BMW 640I, potentially affecting up to 1,145 vehicles.
Recall 24V527000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,145 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 BMW 640I
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 BMW 640I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 in the car.
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 $1700. WHEN DOING RESEARCH ONLINE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND A CLEAR SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN USED WITH RUN-FLATS (WHAT THEY SUGGEST AND REQUIRE) THE WHEEL TAKES TOO MUCH STRESS AND ULTIMATELY CRACKS. MY VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 25,000 MILES ON IT AND IT HAS A CRACKED WHEEL WITH NO REASON. THIS IS A CLEAR SAFETY CONCERN AS A RAPID LOSS OF AIR IN A WHEEL MAY CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL. IT HAS CLEAR CONCERNS FOR STOPPING DISTANCE AND AVOIDANCE AS WELL.
THE TIRES BLEW OUT WHILE ON A ROAD TRIP AT APP 11,000 MILES, SEPARATION RIGHT UNDER THE RIM. TIRES ARE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. HOWEVER, GOODYEAR DUNLOP WON'T BE SQUARE WITH WARRANTY, MAKING THE WARRANTY OF NO VALUE. IN FACT THEY LIED ABOUT THE CAUSE AT FIRST. STILL HAVE THE TIRE FOR REVIEW.
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR OPEN ON ITS OWN, WILL NOT STAY SHUT , DEALSHIP HAS BEEN UNABLE TOO FIX IT? SIDE DOOR DOESN'T CLOSE REPAIRED FOUR TIMES . ENGINE LIGHT COME ON? ROOF LATCH NO AIR BAGS WENT OF?DEALSHIP SAYS CODES SAY?THEY DID?
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR OPEN ON ITS OWN, WILL NOT STAY SHUT , DEALSHIP HAS BEEN UNABLE TOO FIX IT? SIDE DOOR DOESN'T CLOSE REPAIRED FOUR TIMES . ENGINE LIGHT COME ON? ROOF LATCH NO AIR BAGS WENT OF?DEALSHIP SAYS CODES SAY?THEY DID?
Safety Rating for the 2015 BMW 640I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 BMW 640I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 BMW 640I
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 BMW 640I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B651523 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
B840615 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
"The Bluetooth functionalities do not meet customer expectations. The following improvements were implemented: Reconnection strategy 3rd Party App Metadata - Album art and song title AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves F06 (6 Series Grand Coupe), F12 (6 Series Convertible) and F13 (6 Series Coupe) models produced from March 10,...
340614 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
M5 and M6 Front Axle Brake Squeak with Compound Brake System. A squeaking noise can be heard when braking from a slow speed. This situation may apply to M5 and M6 vehicles fitted with the metallic brake pads (P/N 34 11 2 284 869). These pads can be identified by...
511514 — EQUIPMENT
Service Action: Replace Center Console Lock Cylinder. The center console lock cylinder is loose. Manufacturing tolerances of the center console lock cover cap may cause it to become loose or missing. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves F01, F02, F06, F07, F12 and F13 vehicles produced from March 7, 2014...
620613 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Condition Based Service (CBS) due date is reset to 01/2000 and cannot be updated for: * Oil Service * Check Vehicle Note: No fault code is stored Software error in the Instrument Cluster
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 BMW 640I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 640I
- 2012 BMW 640I — 1 complaint
- 2013 BMW 640I — 11 complaints
- 2014 BMW 640I — 7 complaints
- 2015 BMW 640I (current)
- 2016 BMW 640I — 2 complaints
- 2017 BMW 640I — 0 complaints
- 2018 BMW 640I — 8 complaints
- 2019 BMW 640I — 2 complaints
- 2020 BMW 640I — 0 complaints