Model year
2019 BMW 6 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 6 Series for 2019. Under the matched names 640I and 640XI, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 4 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for 640I are BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA (1), WHEELS (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 20–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$4,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2004 3 complaints
- 2005 7 complaints
- 2006 5 complaints
- 2007 2 complaints
- 2008 6 complaints
- 2009 0 complaints
- 2010 0 complaints
- 2012 2 complaints
- 2013 22 complaints
- 2014 13 complaints
- 2015 9 complaints
- 2016 1 complaints
- 2017 1 complaints
- 2018 11 complaints
- 2019 4 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2019. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 640I | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 640XI | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Recalls for 640I
19V684000 · Sep 27, 2019
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li,…
Complaints for 640I
2 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for 640I
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| GT 5 HB AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 640i Gran Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 640i xDrive Gran Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| 650i Gran Coupe · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 650i xDrive Gran Coupe · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| 640i xDrive Gran Turismo · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2019 BMW 6 Series at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.