The 2019 BMW 440i has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 10,391 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS19V3520002019-05-095,079 affected
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.
Consequence
An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
AIR BAGS18V5330002018-08-153 affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one each of 2019 BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe and 430i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been incorrectly manufactured, potentially affecting the air bag deployment performance in the event of a crash.
Consequence
If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING18V4650002018-07-115,309 affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the…
Consequence
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
3
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
1crashes
Total complaints7
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2019 bmw 440i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a hissing sound coming from the vehicle, and there was white smoke coming from the engine compartment and the exhaust system. The vehicle went into limp mode, with several unknown warning…”
“The contact owns a 2019 bmw 440i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a hissing sound coming from the vehicle, and there was white smoke coming from the engine compartment and the exhaust system. The vehicle went into limp mode, with several unknown warning…”
“Bmw issued an extended warranty of 15 years/150k for a pressure control valve (pcv) failure for certain years/models that included my vehicle. While driving, the pcv failed causing a loud high pitch noise and white smoke billowing from my exhaust. Such an immediate failure while driving of this…”
“Bmw issued an extended warranty of 15 years/150k for a pressure control valve (pcv) failure for certain years/models that included my vehicle. While driving, the pcv failed causing a loud high pitch noise and white smoke billowing from my exhaust. Such an immediate failure while driving of this…”
“Emergency call system failed. Sos warning on instrument cluster. In case of emergency the system is inoperative. This could provoke a life/death situation. Several other features are affected: navigation system, fuel mileage/distance monitor, fuel level warning indicator, clock display. Internet…”
“Car was slowly being driven into a parking space when it accelerated to full engine rpm did a burnout up over a curb and into a lamp pole concrete base. Brakes were being fully applied to no result car stopped moving at lamp post base engin at full rpm right rear tire burning. Pushed off button to…”
“Car was slowly being driven into a parking space when it accelerated to full engine rpm did a burnout up over a curb and into a lamp pole concrete base. Brakes were being fully applied to no result car stopped moving at lamp post base engin at full rpm right rear tire burning. Pushed off button to…”
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 2019 BMW 440i as of
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