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Buying a used 2021 BMW M440I? Check these 5 recalls first
The 2021 BMW M440I has 5 recalls addressing a 48-volt battery connection fire risk, side air bag deployment, backup camera images, a passenger seat belt retractor, and the seat belt warning chime. NHTSA lists 4 unverified owner complaints, with SEAT BELTS, SEATS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, and ENGINE each appearing in 1. Reported outcomes include 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. These reports do not establish that the recalled defects caused those outcomes.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify VIN-specific completion of the 48-volt battery connection recall.
- Confirm side air bag, seat belt retractor, and warning chime recall repairs.
- Check camera operation and ask about engine or collision-avoidance system repairs.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any BMW dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 BMW M440I
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 48-Volt Battery Connection May Cause Fire | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW M440i Side Air Bag May Not Deploy | AIR Bags | high |
| BMW backup camera may show partial or blank image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| BMW, MINI and Toyota Supra passenger seat belt retractor fault | Seat Belts | medium |
| BMW seat belt warning chime may not sound | Seat Belts | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
4 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 | Yes |
| Seats | 1 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | None found |
| Engine | 1 | None found |
| Brakes | 1 | None found |