2017 BMW 440i Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2017 BMW 440i has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (2 reports).

2Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2017 BMW 440i recalls

Side air bags may fail to deploy in a crash

Recall 17V115Feb 23, 2017292 vehicles affected

Certain 2017 BMW 430i, 440i and M4 vehicles, and 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles, have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.

Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash

Recall 16V914Dec 20, 20163,506 vehicles affected

Certain vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.

Most common 2017 BMW 440i problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine2
Structure1
Seats1
Service Brakes1

What owners report

2026-02-28, Engine
Subject: Safety Defect Report – B58TU Oil Pump Failure Causing Sudden Vehicle Disablement I am submitting a safety defect report regarding BMW vehicles equipped with the B58 Technical Update engine, primarily model years 2019 to 2021 including 340i, 440i, 540i, X3 M40i, and Toyota Supra models using this engine variant. These vehicles utilize a variable displacement oil pump that contains an internal thermoplastic pressure-regulating component. Field reports indicate this internal component fractures, resulting in sudden loss or instability of engine oil pressure. Failures frequently occur during cold start operation in low ambient temperatures. In many cases, drivers receive limited or
2026-01-14, Service Brakes
Took 2017 BMW 440i in for annual state inspection and maintenance. During inspection, service tech noticed that the plastic clip that holds the emergency brake lines in place had failed and needed to be replaced to prevent damage to the emergency brake cables. Service tech replaced the plastic clip with a metal bolt. My service advisor stated that a plastic clip should have never replaced a metal bolt that is used to protect the emergency brake cables. Have owned BMW’s since 1990 and numerous vehicles since 1968 when I obtained my driver’s license. Paid $804.47 to replace a plastic clip that would have cost nothing if a metal bolt had been used to start with. If the brake lines get dam
2024-05-10, Seats
The Passenger Restraint System was failing and is now constantly showing a Passenger Restraint System alert. It can not tell whether a passenger is in the seat or not. A local BMW specialist says it is a common issue with the passenger occupancy mat.
2023-03-07, Engine
BMW 4 series has a TSB for leaking coolant this one is not listed but same part and part number is defective and leaking
2020-09-27, Structure
CONVERTIBLE TOP LEAKS REAR PASSENGER SIDE AND DRIVER SIDE WHEN HEAVY RAIN AND WASHING MY VEHICLE WITH MY HOSE SPRAYER. HAVE REPORTED IT OVER AND OVER THEY'RE SAYING YOU CANNOT USE A HIGH-PRESSURE HOSE ON THE VEHICLE IT'S NOT HIGH PRESSURE. IT LEAKED WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN IT WAS RAINING AND SITTING STEEL IN MY DRIVEWAY AS I WASHED IT IT ALSO LEAKS AFTER THEY RECENTLY FIXED THE VEHICLE WHEN THEY WASHED IT AND THEY'RE SAYING OH WE USE THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE AND THEY TOLD ME YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO USE A HIGH-PRESSURE HOSE TO WASH THE CAR.THIS HAS OCCURRED OVER A PERIOD OF YEARS

2017 BMW 440i questions

Does the 2017 BMW 440i have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 BMW 440i: Side air bags may fail to deploy in a crash; Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW 440i?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (2), Structure (1), Seats (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 BMW 440i has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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