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Driveline: driveshaft
NewRisk. An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
2022 BMW 840iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2022 BMW 840i, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-644 the manufacturer reports only 74% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 12, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 BMW 840i has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Electrical system
2Engine
1Power train
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2022 BMW 840i 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 · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: starter assembly
Risk. An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
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
2022 vs. every other 840i 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 840i median. How we score
'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 BMW 840i, and the recalls they led to.
- Driveshaft to rear differential connection failureNo recall
In owners' words
What 840i owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 that parts were not available for the recall repair. The contact called the manufacturer and was…
In September 2025, BMW issued a recall # 25V644 for a safety related potential fire issue on the starter for my 2022 840i Gran Coupe. It has now been 4 months, and BMW is still telling me they do not have the assigned parts to resolve this issue. Furthermore, NHTSA has somehow dropped this recall…
Customer filing a complaint against BMW for untimely resolution of Recall #25V644. This recall is a known Safety Risk which began in the summer of 2025. It is now December 4, 2025, and discussions today with BMW North America, they cannot provide me an ETA of when parts will be available for my…
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