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Bmw 840i — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Bmw 840i model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
8
Years to Avoid
2021, 2020
Best Years
2026, 2025, 2019

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Bmw 840i Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2021, 2020 Bmw 840i are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Bmw 840i, consider the 2026, 2025, 2019 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

8 model years analyzed