2019 BMW 440I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2019 BMW 440I, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2019 BMW 440I
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Knee bolster (air bags)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Inflator module (air bags)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one each of 2019 BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe and 430i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been incorrectly manufactured, potentially affecting the air bag deployment performance in the event of a crash.
Remedy: All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge.
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2019 BMW 440I have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 30,054 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2019 BMW 440I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a hissing sound coming from the vehicle, and there was white smoke coming from the engine com”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 17, 2026 · Engine
“Emergency Call system failed. SOS warning on instrument cluster. In case of emergency the system is inoperative. This could provoke a Life/Death situation. Several other features are affected: Navigat”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 26, 2025 · Electrical system
Compare BMW 440I model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 440I model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 BMW 440I | 2 | 5 |
| 2018 BMW 440I | 1 | 7 |
| 2019 BMW 440I | 3 | 4 |
| 2020 BMW 440I | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2019 BMW 440I
How do I know if my 2019 BMW 440I has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2019 BMW 440I; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V465000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.