repaired · 2020 Q4
Air bags: knee bolster
Risk. An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
2019 BMW 440iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2019 BMW 440i, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-465 the manufacturer reports only 98% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 17, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 BMW 440i has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system
1Engine and engine cooling
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2019 BMW 440i recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other 440i year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 440i median. How we score
'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 BMW 440i, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What 440i owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 compartment and the exhaust system. The vehicle went into LIMP Mode, with several unknown warning…
BMW issued an extended warranty of 15 years/150k for a pressure control valve (PCV) failure for certain years/models that included my vehicle. While driving, the PCV failed causing a loud high pitch noise and white smoke billowing from my exhaust. Such an immediate failure while driving of this PCV…
CAR WAS SLOWLY BEING DRIVEN INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN IT ACCELERATED TO FULL ENGINE RPM DID A BURNOUT UP OVER A CURB AND INTO A LAMP POLE CONCRETE BASE. BRAKES WERE BEING FULLY APPLIED TO NO RESULT CAR STOPPED MOVING AT LAMP POST BASE ENGIN AT FULL RPM RIGHT REAR TIRE BURNING. PUSHED OFF BUTTON TO…
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