BMW 640i years to avoid and best years
Newer BMW 640i years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2015 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (4 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2012 at 0 (from 3 complaints), 2013 at 0 (from 6 complaints), and 2014 at 0 (from 7 complaints). On the 2015 BMW 640i, 2 of 4 complaints name Wheels.
Data as of .
BMW 640i reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market BMW 640i. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 1 | Back-over prevention | 22.7 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 22.6 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 22.7 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 23.2 |
| 2015 → Most | 1 | 4 | 1 | Wheels | 23.7 |
| 2014 → Fewest | 0 | 7 | 0 | Structure | 23.3 |
| 2013 → Fewest | 0 | 6 | 0 | Air bags | 24.7 |
| 2012 → Fewest | 0 | 3 | 2 | Electrical system | 24.5 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible, Gran Coupe
- Oil
- 0W-30 · 6.9 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/45R18, 245/40R19, 245/35R20, 275/35R19, 275/30R20
Known issues for this generation
Recall 24V-527 covers certain 2015 BMW 6 Series Coupe, Convertible, and Gran Coupe vehicles (among other BMW models): dealers replace the driver's front air bag free of charge. Confirm whether a given 640i VIN is included; the campaign spans multiple BMW model lines.
Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 640i years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2012 at 0 (from 3 complaints), 2013 at 0 (from 6 complaints), and 2014 at 0 (from 7 complaints).
Which BMW 640i year has the most owner complaints?
2015 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (4 complaints). On the 2015 BMW 640i, 2 of 4 complaints name Wheels.
How do BMW 640i owner complaints compare by year?
Newer BMW 640i years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
What engine oil does a US BMW 640i use?
0W-30 With filter, about 6.9 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
What tire sizes fit a US BMW 640i?
Published US specs commonly list front 245/45R18, 245/40R19, 245/35R20, 275/35R19, 275/30R20 and rear 245/45R18, 245/40R19, 245/35R20, 275/35R19, 275/30R20; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
What NHTSA recalls affect the US BMW 640i?
Recall 24V-527 covers certain 2015 BMW 6 Series Coupe, Convertible, and Gran Coupe vehicles (among other BMW models): dealers replace the driver's front air bag free of charge. Confirm whether a given 640i VIN is included; the campaign spans multiple BMW model lines.