2015 BMW 640I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2015 BMW 640I, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2015 BMW 640I
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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Inflator module (air bags)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe…
Remedy: The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2015 BMW 640I have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 16,750 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Exposed junction box in engine bay as well as water leaking through yellow grommet destroying footwell electronics as well as shorting junction box in engine bay. Water ingress also leaking into glove”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 26, 2026 · Electrical system
“The car is leaking from the third rear brake light (at the rear roof of the car). It appears the seals and possible clips/fasteners have failed and water is entering the car during rain or water immer”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 31, 2022 · Structure
Compare BMW 640I model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 640I model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 BMW 640I | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 BMW 640I | 0 | 6 |
| 2014 BMW 640I | 0 | 7 |
| 2015 BMW 640I | 1 | 5 |
| 2016 BMW 640I | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 BMW 640I | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 BMW 640I | 2 | 5 |
| 2019 BMW 640I | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2015 BMW 640I
How do I know if my 2015 BMW 640I 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2015 BMW 640I; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 24V527000).
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.