BMW M440I Problems by Year

We compared every BMW M440I model year from 2021–2022 using 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 7 recalls and federal defect investigations. No M440I year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
6complaints
7recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

202120226
Owner complaints per model year, BMW M440I. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20220—3—Few
20216—5EngineFew

* Complaints compared with the median M440I year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common BMW M440I problems

  • Engine & coolingworst: 2021
    233%
  • Other / not specified
    117%
  • Brakesworst: 2021
    117%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2021
    117%
  • Driver assistanceworst: 2021
    117%
  • Seatsworst: 2021
    117%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2021
    117%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2021
    117%

Latest BMW M440I recalls

Electrical system › Software

NHTSA recall 23V-584 · Aug 16, 2023 · 144 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Electrical system › Body control module › Software

NHTSA recall 23V-118 · Feb 23, 2023 · 120 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly

NHTSA recall 22V-267 · Apr 20, 2022 · 61,221 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6M and 2019-2023 X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, X7 xDrive60i, X7…

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Seat belts

NHTSA recall 21V-554 · Jul 21, 2021 · 21,537 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021.

Air bags › Side/window › Head

NHTSA recall 21V-176 · Mar 15, 2021 · 1,850 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 430i and M440i 4 Series Convertible vehicles. In certain side-impact crashes, the head-thorax air bag may not deploy as intended.

Remedy: Dealers will update the software, at no charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory, and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. The recall began March 9, 2021.

All 7 BMW M440I recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the BMW M440I should you avoid?

None of the BMW M440I years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common BMW M440I problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (2), brakes (1) and seat belts (1). Engine complaints peak in the 2021 model year.

How many recalls has the BMW M440I had?

7 recalls across 2021–2022. The model year with the most is 2021. See all BMW M440I recalls by year.

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.