2014 BMW 640i reliability
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW 640i over 13 years — 0 per year. The other 640i years sit at about the same rate: their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Structure (2 of 7), then Air bags (1) and Electrical system (1). Those filings include 2 that report a crash.
The 2013 640i has 6 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2015 has 4 complaints, 1 per year. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 BMW 640i. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (7 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"BOTH DOORS FAIL TO UNLOCK WHEN THE POWER IS OUT. LIFTING THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE DOES NOT UNLOCK THE DOOR. THEY ONLY WAY TO UNLOCK THE DOOR IS TO USE THE ELECTORNIC UNLOCK BUTTON. BMW SAYS AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT HAS…"
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"2014 BMW 6401. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT FAILURE AFTER ACCIDENT. *AS *TR"
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"DRIVER DOOR OCCASIONALLY DOES NOT UNLOCK WITH THE DOOR HANDLE. STANDARD OPERATION IS TO PULL HANDLE TWICE TO UNLOCK AND OPEN THE DOOR. THIS DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK, AND I CAN'T GET OUT OF THE CAR, WITHOUT FINDING THE…"
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"MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT BLANK AT 52K MILES NO DATA NOTHING. FOR SUCH HIGH PRICED CAR TO HAVE AN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO GO BAD AFTER 3 YEARS IS A DISGRACE TO BMW. CALLED BMW AND THEY DENIED THE REPAIR DUE TO THE FACT…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 BMW 640I 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2014 BMW 640I 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2014 BMW 640I C RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2014 BMW 640I Xdrive 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2014 BMW 640I Xdrive 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2014 BMW 640I Xdrive C AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 640i convertible | 3L, 6-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 20 | 30 | 23 MPG | $3450 |
| 640i Coupe | 3L, 6-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 22 | 32 | 25 MPG | $3200 |
| 640i Gran Coupe | 3L, 6-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 20 | 30 | 23 MPG | $3450 |
| 640i xDrive convertible | 3L, 6-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | All-wheel drive | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG | $3450 |
| 640i xDrive Coupe | 3L, 6-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | All-wheel drive | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG | $3450 |
| 640i xDrive Gran Coupe | 3L, 6-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | All-wheel drive | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG | $3450 |
Specs and fitment
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 BMW 640i reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW 640i over 13 years — 0 per year. The other 640i years sit at about the same rate: their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2014 BMW 640i?
The complaints owners file most often name Structure (2 of 7), then Air bags (1) and Electrical system (1). Those filings include 2 that report a crash.
Is the 2014 BMW 640i more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2013 640i has 6 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2015 has 4 complaints, 1 per year. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.
Has the 2014 BMW 640i been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2014 BMW 640i.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 BMW 640i?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2014 BMW 640i with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2014 BMW 640i get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 BMW 640i is 23.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
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.