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2017 Bmw 440I

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2017 Bmw 440I has 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (40% of all complaints), specifically: bmw 4 series has a tsb for leaking coolant this one is not listed but same part and part number is defective and leaking.

5

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

2 complaints
40%
  • • BMW 4 series has a TSB for leaking coolant this one is not listed but same part and part number is defective and leaking
  • • 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 usin
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“BMW 4 series has a TSB for leaking coolant this one is not listed but same part and part number is defective and leaking”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

1 complaints
20%
  • • 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 RAININ
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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 RAININ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

1 complaints
20%
  • • 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.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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 filing

BRAKES

1 complaints
20%
  • • 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
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)
$500
SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)
$500
BRAKES(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 5 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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    ENGINE: BMW 4 series has a TSB for leaking coolant this one is not listed but same part and part number is defective and leaking

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    BODY/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 RAININ

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    SEATS/RESTRAINTS: 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.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    BRAKES: 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

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Bmw 440I — Year Comparison

How does 2017 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2019
7Excellent Reliability
2018
13Excellent Reliability
2017
5Excellent Reliability
Full years-to-avoid analysis →

NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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