2022 BMW 840I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2022 BMW 840I, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2022 BMW 840I
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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Driveshaft (power train)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheels or a vehicle rollaway.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the connection between the driveshaft and rear axle differential, and apply adhesive or replace the driveshaft and rear axle differential, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters…
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Starter assembly (electrical system)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were…
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2022 BMW 840I have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 59,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Drive Shaft Failed a second time within a year. This time they are saying the Differential stripped it this time. Both incidents i was on highway and car completed stalled out of the randomly no warni”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 14, 2026 · Power train
“The contact owns a 2022 BMW 840I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V644000 (Electrical System) in 2025. The contact had been working with the local dealer and was informed”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 14, 2026 · Electrical system
Compare BMW 840I model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 840I model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 BMW 840I | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 BMW 840I | 5 | 4 |
| 2021 BMW 840I | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 BMW 840I | 2 | 7 |
| 2023 BMW 840I | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 BMW 840I | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 BMW 840I | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 BMW 840I | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2022 BMW 840I
How do I know if my 2022 BMW 840I 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2022 BMW 840I; 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 25V644000).
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.