2014 BMW 640i Problems & Complaints

Average1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the 640i at the same age

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2014 BMW 640i with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the 640i at the same age. The most reported problem area is the body & structure (2 complaints, typically around 49,000 miles).

7complaints
0recalls
2crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2014 BMW 640i problems

  • Body & structure~49,000 miles
    229%
  • Wheels & tires~5,000 miles
    114%
  • Electrical system~52,000 miles
    114%
  • Air bags
    114%
  • Other / not specified~60,000 miles
    114%
  • Engine & cooling
    114%

Share of the 7 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

BMW 640i complaints by model year

2012201320142015201816755
Owner complaints per model year, BMW 640i. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best 640i years: 2012, 2015. Compare all years →

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2014 BMW 640i:

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

NHTSA investigation EA21002 · opened Sep 17, 2021 · open

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.

2014 BMW 640i engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.0L 6-cyl turbo8-speed automaticRWD22 / 32 / 25
3.0L 6-cyl turbo8-speed automaticAWD20 / 29 / 23

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 BMW 640i a good car?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 640i rates average: 1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the 640i at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 BMW 640i?

The body & structure — 2 complaints, 29% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body. Next are the wheels & tires (1) and electrical system (1).

How many recalls does the 2014 BMW 640i have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2014 BMW 640i. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the BMW 640i?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012 and 2015. See the full BMW 640i years comparison.

At what mileage do 2014 BMW 640i problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 49,000 miles; 60% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.