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Model year

2020 BMW 640I

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (0)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (137)
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2020 BMW 640I by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2020 BMW 640I

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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2020 BMW 640I

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    137 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

    • B630418 Jul 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
    • B120721 Mar 4, 2024 · 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 …
    • B630418 Mar 14, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
    • B510819 Jan 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
    • B610524 Jan 5, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 âÃÂÓ âÃÂÃÂHU-H: ResetâÃÂàwill be stored in the HU-H3.
    • B611305 Jan 11, 2024 · 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 âdisc…
    • B320223 Jan 4, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SITUATION Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction. 1. A one-time thump sound at the start of movement Shortly after the steering column starts moving, retracting, or extending, a one-time thump noise is heard. …
    • B160123 Jan 5, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air sy…
    • B120721 Nov 9, 2023 · 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 …
    • B011423 Nov 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES
    • B520121 Aug 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      ?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.
    • B320223 Aug 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      ?Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction.
    • B640821 Jun 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees Fahrenheit or more (38 F to 60 F +) without changing any climate control settings.
    • B630821 Jun 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam headlight: Short circuit and/or 8041A5 - light outputs: Number of permitted short circui…
    • B320420 Jun 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
    • B160123 Jun 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system (NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air sys…
    • B651523 May 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
    • B610123 May 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Due to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode. As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.
    • B514616 May 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
    • SIB660823 Apr 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Issues with the various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (KAFAS system) can possibly lead to following customer complaints: KAFAS camera system deactivates itself, due to system restrictions that are not clear to the customer KAFAS ca…
    • B841422 Mar 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
    • B840822 Mar 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration i…
    • B651623 Mar 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn indicators, acoustic signals) may also have failed.
    • B630418 Mar 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
    • B610123 Mar 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Due to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode. As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.
    • B320420 Mar 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
    • B841422 Dec 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
    • B612922 Dec 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The saved steering column positions, vertical and horizontal, are not stored long term.
    • B651922 Oct 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The customer complains that the radio stations change by themselves.
    • B611222 Oct 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      After opening the vehicle with the radio remote control and changing the profile, the exterior mirror settings are lost.
    • SIB612219 Aug 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      When using Comfort Access 2.0 feature Lock when walking away, the vehicle locks itself even though the remote control/display key is inside the vehicle.
    • SIB010921 Aug 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Leak Diagnosis Module with hose assembly (NVLD, shown) to: 15 years/150,000 miles as determined …
    • SIB662419 Jun 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: Opening, closing and starting via the BMW Digital Key or the Digital Key Card are …
    • SIB640821 Jun 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees Fahrenheit or more (38 F to 60 F +) without changing any climate control settings. In some cases the air conditioning …
    • SIB010622 May 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Component specific limited warranty extension. This component-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations and exclusions that apply to…
    • SIB651312 May 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, supersede…
    • SIB640222 May 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mist formation on the windshield inside surface may occur at departure or after MSA (automaticstart/stop). Acoustic abnormality in the area of the recirculated air flap (recirculation flap closing and opening severaltimes). The above may occur individually …
    • SIB610822 May 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      When using the Key Reader to retrieve information from the customer's key, no current vehicle data is available.
    • SIB610722 May 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Check Control Message (CCM) displays "Vehicle key missing" after engine start.
    • B610722 Apr 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Check Control message (CCM) displays "Vehicle key missing" after engine start.
    • B610121 Apr 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      48 V battery may become totally discharged, and possible replacement needed.
    • B620122 Jan 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Temporary black screen in the instrument cluster.
    • B320420 Nov 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
    • B650919 Nov 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer states the following about their vehicle: active radio or music source is interrupted, the navigation is no longer available, a black screen is shown in the Control Display, the system works again after a short interruption.
    • B651312 Sep 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, supersede…
    • B640821 Sep 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees Fahrenheit or more (38F to 60F +) without changing any climate control settings. In some cases the air conditioning ma…
    • B610721 Sep 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle,when turning the steering wheel.
    • SIB 62 03 21 Jul 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      When the vehicle is operated in Sport Mode, the engine speed is no longer displayed in the BMW Head-Up Display (HUD).
    • SIB 61 09 21 Jul 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Check control message (CCM-ID 49) "You can continue driving. Drivetrain". In addition, the following information is shown on the Central Information Display (CID): "You can continue to drive. No roadside assistance necessary. To avoid subsequent damage, ar…
    • SIB 61 04 21 Jul 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The customer may complain of a check control message stating "Safe share detected" (CCM-ID 953). Check control message can be verified by checking key reader information or performing the Check control message history service function.
    • B662919 Jul 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The top view image of the vehicle is misaligned when observed in the Control Information Display (CID). When the vehicle is parked in a parking spot with line markings, it is clearly noticed in the CID that the lines are not parallel to the side of the vehi…
    • B651721 Jul 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The BMW key card cannot be activated. The activation menu in the BMW iDrive is missing.
    • B840220 May 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      REMOTE 3D VIEW NOT AVAILABLE: Remote 3D View cannot be launched In the BMW ConnectedDrive App.
    • B840120 May 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BMW CONNECTEDDRIVE SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE: The BMW ConnectedDrive services are not available for an extended period.
    • B650721 May 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      HU-H3 MGU RESETS DUE TO BLUETOOTH CONNECTION WITH SAMSUNG ANDROID 11 : The head unit resets when using various apps (e.g., YouTube, Spotify, etc) on the connected mobile phone. This affects Samsung mobile phones (e.g., Galaxy S20 / S21) with the Android 1…
    • B651121 Jun 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SiriusXM satellite radio is not working and does not display a channel list.
    • B630418 Jun 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
    • B610421 Jun 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The customer may complain of a check control message stating "Safe share detected" (CCM-ID 953). Check control message can be verified by checking key reader information or performing the Check control message history service function.
    • B520621 Jun 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The driver's seat and/or passenger seat rattles ("cracking" noise) during load reversal. There is a slight movement in the seat that is most noticeable when moving forwards and backwards.
    • B520121 Jun 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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