2
recalls
The BMW 840CI has 2 recalls covering 411,400 vehicles as reported; model year 1994 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 1994: 2
Units affected
411K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW 840CI, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Exterior lighting4
- Electrical system1
- Visibility1
- Complaints
- 5
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW 840CI by component
- Vehicle speed control1 · 410K units
- Visibility1 · 1,400 units
BMW 840CI recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 1997 | BMW 318I, 318IC, 318IS, 318TI and 12 more (1989-1997): Vehicle speed controlNo. 97V131000 | Crash risk | 410,000 |
| Jan 27, 1994 | BMW 540I, 840CI, 850CI, 850CSI (1994): VisibilityNo. 94V017000 | Other or not stated | 1,400 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 1997 BMW 840CI recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1997 BMW 840CI. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW 840CI have?
2 recalls cover the BMW 840CI, for 411,400 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is vehicle speed control (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 840CI?
Exterior lighting: named in 4 of the 5 safety complaints about the BMW 840CI, then electrical system (1). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.