2019 BMW 640I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 BMW 640I
The 2019 BMW 640I has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2019 BMW 640I
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2019 BMW 640I, potentially affecting up to 257,473 vehicles.
Recall 19V684000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
| 257,473 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive,...
Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 BMW 640I
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 BMW 640I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2019 BMW 640i. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, he noticed that the Back Over Prevention camera was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be inspected. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not equipped with the reverse camera and that there was an additional cost to install the Back Over Prevention system. The contact stated that the Federal Law stated that vehicles manufactured after May 2018 needed the Back Over Prevention camera to be installed as standard equipment. The contact was concerned that the vehicle was not safe to drive or to be resold without the Back Over Prevention camera installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 36,423.
Safety Rating for the 2019 BMW 640I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 BMW 640I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 BMW 640I
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 BMW 640I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SIB010921 — EQUIPMENT
Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Leak Diagnosis Module with hose assembly (NVLD, shown) to: 15 years/150,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date. For eligible MY 2017 BMW 530i Sedan...
B640821 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees Fahrenheit or more (38F to 60F +) without changing any climate control settings. In some cases the air conditioning may have stopped blowing cold air...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 BMW 640I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 640I
- 2014 BMW 640I — 7 complaints
- 2015 BMW 640I — 6 complaints
- 2016 BMW 640I — 2 complaints
- 2017 BMW 640I — 0 complaints
- 2018 BMW 640I — 8 complaints
- 2019 BMW 640I (current)
- 2020 BMW 640I — 0 complaints