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2025 BMW 840iProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2025 BMW 840i, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-644 the manufacturer reports only 74% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 74%Owner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage17kForward collision avoidance, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 BMW 840i has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Forward collision avoidance11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2025 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.

74%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: starter assembly

Recall 25V-644 · Sep 25, 2025 · 145,102 vehicles · 106,842 repaired

Risk. An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2025 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
In owners' words

What 840i owners report

Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2025 BMW 840I. While driving approximately 40–50 MPH, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The contact suffered shoulder and neck pain but had not sought medical attention. The failure had occurred twice. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure…
Complaint 11772915 · Oct 22, 2026 · 17,000 miles

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