2 recalls covering model years 2025. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
On certain BMW vehicles including the M550i xDrive, the connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential can become damaged. This can cause a loss of power to the rear wheels while driving, or it can lead to the vehicle rolling away on its own if the parking brake isn't set. A sudden loss of power increases the risk of a crash, and an unexpected rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
After repeated starting attempts, the starter motor in these vehicles may overheat because of an electrical overload. An overheated starter sitting in the engine compartment can get hot enough to ignite nearby material that catches fire easily.
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the BMW 840I. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2025 BMW 840I. 2 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "BMW M550i Driveshaft Connection May Fail" (NHTSA campaign 26V525000), reported Aug 12, 2026.
No. None of the 2 BMW 840I recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised BMW dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: