2020 Bmw 440i problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:knee Bolster 2019-05-09 · campaign 19V352000 · 5,079 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
Risk: An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (62)
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-03-04 · B120721 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
check control message (ccm) indicates: (id 213): stop, exercising due care. voltage supply the service engine soon light is on with the following dme fault code: 21b209 - starter alternator / belt for 48v system (osa_riemen_riss): belt betweencombustion engine and starter generator torn and/or o
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 2024-02-16 · B640422 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
an interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in thecenter of the instrument panel. the groaning noise always occurs when either a ventilation flap, air stratification flap or the recirculated airflap moves to a different position. due to the
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.
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What owners report
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