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1996 BMW 840ciProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 BMW 840ci, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 17, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 BMW 840ci has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1996 BMW 840ci 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.
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
1996 vs. every other 840ci 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 840ci median. How we score
'94'95'96'97
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 840ci owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The Lighting Control Board Module (LKM) of the 1996 BMW 840Ci failed in a manner that caused it to catch fire even though the vehicle was not running at the time, and in fact had not been driven in several days. The fire damaged surrounding modules and wiring inside the passenger compartment of the…
Own a 1996 840ci?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.