BMW M440i years to avoid and best years
There are not enough BMW M440i years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2021 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (4 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, 2021 has the fewest complaints per year, at 1, from 4 complaints. The BMW M440i 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2021 BMW M440i, 1 of 4 complaints name Engine.
Data as of .
BMW M440i 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 M440i. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 28.5 |
| 2025 Too early | 1 | 1 | 0 | Steering | 28.5 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 25.8 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 25.8 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | 26.2 |
| 2021 → Most | 1 | 4 | 5 | Engine | 25.5 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible, Gran Coupe
- Oil
- 0W-20 · 6.9 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/45R18, 225/40R19, 245/45R18, 245/40R19, 245/35R20, 255/35R19, 255/35R20, 255/40R18
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 20V-761 recalled certain 2021 BMW M440i xDrive Coupe vehicles because 48-volt battery cable connections to the starter-generator may not have been assembled to specifications. Over time, increased resistance at those connections can, in rare cases, lead to a thermal event. Dealers inspect the connections and replace hardware as needed free of charge. The Part 573 report lists about 36 potentially involved M440i xDrive Coupe vehicles within a shared multi-model population of about 812 units that also includes M340i, 5 Series, 7 Series, 840i Gran Coupe, X5, X6, and X7 entries from the same assembly rework window.
Frequently asked questions
Which BMW M440i years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, 2021 has the fewest complaints per year, at 1, from 4 complaints.
Which BMW M440i year has the most owner complaints?
2021 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (4 complaints). On the 2021 BMW M440i, 1 of 4 complaints name Engine.
How do BMW M440i owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough BMW M440i years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
Which BMW M440i years are too early to compare?
The BMW M440i 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What engine oil does a US BMW M440i use?
0W-20 With filter, about 6.9 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
What tire sizes fit a US BMW M440i?
Published US specs commonly list front 225/45R18, 225/40R19, 245/45R18, 245/40R19, 245/35R20, 255/35R19, 255/35R20, 255/40R18 and rear 225/45R18, 225/40R19, 245/45R18, 245/40R19, 245/35R20, 255/35R19, 255/35R20, 255/40R18; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
What NHTSA recalls affect the US BMW M440i?
NHTSA campaign 20V-761 recalled certain 2021 BMW M440i xDrive Coupe vehicles because 48-volt battery cable connections to the starter-generator may not have been assembled to specifications. Over time, increased resistance at those connections can, in rare cases, lead to a thermal event. Dealers inspect the connections and replace hardware as needed free of charge. The Part 573 report lists about 36 potentially involved M440i xDrive Coupe vehicles within a shared multi-model population of about 812 units that also includes M340i, 5 Series, 7 Series, 840i Gran Coupe, X5,…