2017 BMW 440I Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 25 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 21 city / 32 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 BMW 440I (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2017 BMW 440I. The part named most often is engine, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and seats (1). NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 266 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 15 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine2 40%
- Brakes1 20%
- Seats1 20%
- Body and structure1 20%
Example complaints
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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11721144, filed 2026-02Brakes: “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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11710856, filed 2026-01Seats: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #11588043, filed 2024-05Body and 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”
NHTSA complaint #11361425, filed 2020-09Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2017 BMW 440I version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 440i Convertible RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
| 440i Coupe RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 21 | 32 | 25 | $3,300 |
| 440i Coupe RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | 19 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
| 440i Gran Coupe RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 21 | 32 | 25 | $3,300 |
| 440i xDrive Convertible AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 20 | 30 | 24 | $3,400 |
| 440i xDrive Coupe AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 21 | 31 | 25 | $3,300 |
| 440i xDrive Coupe AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | 19 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
| 440i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 21 | 31 | 25 | $3,300 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 17V115000Feb 23, 2017Air bagsCovers: BMW 440I 2017, M4 2017, 430I 2017
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
- 16V914000Dec 20, 2016Air bagsCovers: BMW 440I 2017, 535I 2016–2017, MINI Cooper 2017 +14 more
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman…
Recall details for the 2017 BMW 440I → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 266 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037501Sep 3, 2026Body and structure. The coverage period for qualifying lower rear side panel water drain repair that addresses the issues described in the Service Information Bulletin has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles, as…
- 11032730May 5, 2026Engine. The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers…
- 10245365Nov 13, 2023Engine cooling. Pressure control valve (pcv) extended ltd wty 15 years/150,000 miles
- 10245372Nov 8, 2023Body and structure. The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
- 10242694Aug 1, 2023Seats. ?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.
- 10238090May 1, 2023Electrical system. After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
- 10238081May 1, 2023Body and structure. Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
- 10235205Mar 1, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For…
Other model years of the BMW 440I
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | 36,900 | 1 | — | 25 | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 5 | — | 2 | — | 25 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 BMW 440I have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2017 BMW 440I as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2017 BMW 440I is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 2017 BMW 440I been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 BMW 440I get?
The EPA rates the 2017 BMW 440I (440i Coupe, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 21 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.