2017 Bmw 440i problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (2) · Structure:body (1) · Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags 2017-02-23 · campaign 17V115000 · 292 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags 2016-12-20 · campaign 16V914000 · 3,506 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (266)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-09-03 · B010826 · Warranty Program/Extension
the coverage period for qualifying lower rear side panel water drain repair that addresses the issues described in the service information bulletin has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles, as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Engine 2026-05-05 · B010224 · Warranty Program/Extension
the evap systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-11-13 · B011423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pressure control valve (pcv) extended ltd wty 15 years/150,000 miles
Structure 2023-11-08 · B513218 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
Showing the 6 most recent of 266 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-02-28 · Engine“subject: safety defect report – b58tu oil pump failure causing sudden vehicle disablement i am submitting a safety defect report regarding bmw vehicles equipped with the b58 technical update engine, primarily model years 2019 to 2021 including 340i, 440i, 540i, x3 m40i, and toyota supra models using this engine variant. these vehicles utilize a v…”
2026-01-14 · Service Brakes“took 2017 bmw 440i in for annual state inspection and maintenance. during inspection, service tech noticed that the plastic clip that holds the emergency brake lines in place had failed and needed to be replaced to prevent damage to the emergency brake cables. service tech replaced the plastic clip with a metal bolt. my service advisor stated that…”
2024-05-10 · Seats“the passenger restraint system was failing and is now constantly showing a passenger restraint system alert. it can not tell whether a passenger is in the seat or not. a local bmw specialist says it is a common issue with the passenger occupancy mat.…”
2023-03-07 · Engine“bmw 4 series has a tsb for leaking coolant this one is not listed but same part and part number is defective and leaking …”
2020-09-27 · Structure:body“convertible top leaks rear passenger side and driver side when heavy rain and washing my vehicle with my hose sprayer. have reported it over and over they're saying you cannot use a high-pressure hose on the vehicle it's not high pressure. it leaked when traveling down the highway when it was raining and sitting steel in my driveway as i washed it …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.