AI Damage2019 BMW 640I: common problems
Owners of the 2019 BMW 640I filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about backover prevention and wheels. The maker issued 158 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 158
What fails most often
- 1 Backover prevention 50% of all complaints
- 2 Wheels 50% of all complaints
- Backover prevention: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 9.
- Wheels: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backover prevention | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 54 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 5 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not equipped with the reverse camera and that there was an additional cost to install the Back Over Prevention system.
This car has bridgestone potanza s001 tires that are summer tires and are not safe for winter, I learned that driving on a snow day in town. Not drivable.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,862 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 11% least complained about).
On average one model year of the 640I has 0 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 2, above average.
What to check before buying
- Backover prevention. Rear camera and parking sensors after a rear impact.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or…
For this vehicle, 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. This…
- EVAP SYSTEM PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15/150
- 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…
- One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met
- The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3)
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- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few…
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…
- 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. See attached video V32 03 23 2. Humming noise while…
- A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP)…
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…
- PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES
- ?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted
- ?Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction
NHTSA lists 158 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 BMW 640I?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: backover prevention, wheels. Total complaints: 2. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: rear-view camera (50%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 BMW 640I?
NHTSA lists 158 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 BMW 640I from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.