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2014 BMW 640I: Recalls, Problems & MPG

Here are the deets on the 2014 BMW 640I: 0 recalls, 7 owner complaints and up to 25 mpg combined.

0vehicle recalls
7owner complaints
2mention a crash
25best combined mpg
2014 BMW 640I
Photo: Navigator84 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Recalls

No recalls on file for this model year. Still worth a VIN check.

Most-reported problems

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.

Body & structure2
Tires1
Electrical1
Airbags1
Other / unknown1
Engine1

What owners describe

The 2014 BMW 640I has 7 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 8 640I model years for complaints (2.1× the average 640I year). Complaints peaked in 2018 (4 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 49,458 miles. Neighboring years: 2013 (6 complaints, 0 recalls), 2015 (5 complaints, 1 recalls).

Engines & fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionDriveCityHwyComb.Fuel
3.0 L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive223225Premium
3.0 L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive203023Premium
3.0 L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive202923Premium

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FAQ

Does the 2014 BMW 640I have any recalls?

NHTSA doesn't list any vehicle recalls for the 2014 BMW 640I. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common 2014 BMW 640I problems?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are body & structure (2), tires (1), electrical (1).

What gas mileage does the 2014 BMW 640I get?

EPA ratings run up to 25 mpg combined (3.0 L, Automatic (S8)), across 3 engine and transmission combos.

Where can I get a 2014 BMW 640I repair manual?

eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.

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