The most-reported M440i run is WBA13AR03MC (2021 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.7× the typical run. Engine problems make up 22% of reports; NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for M440i model years 2021–2023.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The BMW M440i has 5 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every M440i complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBA13AR03MC•••••• | 2021 | 1 | 1 | |
| WBA13AR01MC•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| WBA53AT08MC•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| WBA13AR00MC•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| WBA63FB0XSF•••••• | 2025 | — | — |
ForCar has checked 56 M440i VINs so far, most often 2024, 2023, 2022 builds; 3 of them belong to one of the 5 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Heaviest year here is 2021 at 1.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2021 at 1.3.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 22% of everything BMW M440i owners report: Engine, 2 of 6 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | — | 1 | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts | — | — | |
| Seats | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Steering | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 7 recall campaigns on the BMW M440i; the 6 below cover build years 2021 to 2023. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 23V118000 | Electrical System:body Control Module:software | 2022–2023 |
| 23V584000 | Seat Belts | 2021–2022 |
| 22V267000 | Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly | 2022 |
| 21V554000 | Seat Belts | 2021 |
| 20V761000 | Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2021 |
| 21V096000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2021 |
23V118000 was opened in 2023 on cars built from 2022: 1 year on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 6 reports on the BMW M440i, 16.7% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | BMW M440i | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 6 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 1 (16.7%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 1 (16.7%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 188% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The BMW M440i share of that is 6 complaints over 5 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a BMW M440i VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 6 NHTSA complaints from 5 M440i runs and 7 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which M440i production run has the most complaints?
WBA13AR03MC, a 2021 build, with 2 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical M440i run has 1.2.
How many M440i complaints involve a crash?
16.7% of 6 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.
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