The 2015 BMW 640i has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,145 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the wheels. Last updated July 6, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS24V5270002024-07-111,145 affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series…
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Complaints by component
WHEELS
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1crashes2injuries
ENGINE
1
1crashes2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
1
1crashes2injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
Total complaints6
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The car is leaking from the third rear brake light (at the rear roof of the car). It appears the seals and possible clips/fasteners have failed and water is entering the car during rain or water immersion from the rear brake light, to the back seat, trunk, and rear floor. There is now visible mold…”
“The rear tire was leaking causing an unsafe road condition. When the tire was inspected it was found that the wheel had a crack in the support due to a defect in design. The dealer states that many of the 5 and 6 series with this wheel have issues and offered me a "warranty package" for them for…”
“The tires blew out while on a road trip at app 11,000 miles, separation right under the rim. Tires are still under warranty. However, goodyear dunlop won't be square with warranty, making the warranty of no value. In fact they lied about the cause at first. Still have the tire for review.”
“Drivers side door open on its own, will not stay shut , dealship has been unable too fix it? Side door doesn't close repaired four times . Engine light come on? Roof latch no air bags went of?dealship says codes say?they did?”
“Drivers side door open on its own, will not stay shut , dealship has been unable too fix it? Side door doesn't close repaired four times . Engine light come on? Roof latch no air bags went of?dealship says codes say?they did?”
“Drivers side door open on its own, will not stay shut , dealship has been unable too fix it? Side door doesn't close repaired four times . Engine light come on? Roof latch no air bags went of?dealship says codes say?they did?”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
InvestigationEA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 BMW 640i as of
July 6, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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