Most common 2017 BMW 440i problems
Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
BMW 440i complaints by model year
2017 BMW 440i recalls (2)
Air bags
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air bags
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S,…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2017 BMW 440i:
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
2017 BMW 440i engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 21 / 32 / 25 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 21 / 31 / 25 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | RWD | 19 / 29 / 23 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | AWD | 19 / 29 / 23 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 BMW 440i a good car?
That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 BMW 440i?
The engine & cooling — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the body & structure (1) and seats (1).
How many recalls does the 2017 BMW 440i have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2017 BMW 440i, the most recent from February 23, 2017 (air bags). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.