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Buying a used 2021 BMW M440I? Check these 5 recalls first
Two safety-critical items lead the 2021 M440i's record: a 48-volt battery connection that can overheat and cause a fire, and a convertible-specific side airbag that may not deploy. Three lesser campaigns cover a backup camera image that may fail, the passenger seat belt retractor shared with MINI and Supra, and a seat belt warning chime on M340i and M440i cars. Of four unverified NHTSA complaints, one cites a crash, one a fire and two injuries, touching seat belts, seats, forward collision avoidance and engine.
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.
- Confirm the 48-volt battery connection recall repair is on the VIN record
- On a convertible, verify the side airbag recall was performed
- Test the backup camera and seat belt warning chime on the drive
- 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 Overheat and Cause Fire | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW 4 Series Convertible side airbag may not deploy | AIR Bags | high |
| BMW backup camera may show partial or blank image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| BMW, MINI, Toyota Supra passenger seat belt retractor fault | Seat Belts | medium |
| BMW M340i and M440i seat belt warning chime may fail | Seat Belts | low |
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 |