NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 BMW 640i Safety Record
The 2019 BMW 640i has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 BMW 640i has not been subjected to NHTSA's crash-test regimen, leaving it without a federal safety rating or a computed Safety Index score. This absence of data means no definitive conclusions can be drawn regarding its structural safety performance. The federal record does show a light burden of one recall campaign and two unverified owner complaints. These complaints include no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. While limited, this complaint and recall record does not present an immediate cause for concern.
The 2019 BMW 640i was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one federal recall campaign, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 2 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 BMW 640i?
The 2019 BMW 640i has not been crash-tested by NHTSA. This absence of data means its structural protection cannot be assessed, a significant gap for consumers. The federal record shows a Light burden band for recalls and complaints, comprising a single recall and two unverified owner allegations. The recall addresses a fault in the rearview camera, a federally mandated safety feature designed to prevent back-over incidents. The two owner complaints document no crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. No adjacent model years offer crash-test results for comparative context, leaving the 2019 640i with an incomplete federal safety profile.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 BMW 640i have any recalls?
The 2019 BMW 640i is covered by one recall campaign targeting the back-over prevention sensing system, specifically the rearview camera. The campaign spans multiple 2018-2020 BMW models. No park-outside or do-not-drive advisory is noted in the federal record for this campaign. Owners should verify through the NHTSA VIN lookup whether the remedy has been completed on any specific vehicle.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA19V684000
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Reported 2019-09-27
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 BMW 640i?
Two owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2019 BMW 640i. The top components named are back-over prevention, with one alleged report, and wheels, with one alleged report. Neither complaint involves a reported crash, fire, injury, or fatality. These are unverified consumer allegations and have not been confirmed as defects by NHTSA.
2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 BMW 640i?
A specific safety concern for the 2019 BMW 640i is the rearview camera recall. Any potential purchaser of a used model should verify the recall's remedy status via the VIN at nhtsa.gov. While sellers are obligated to disclose open recalls, independent verification through the federal database remains the most secure approach for buyers.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019 BMW 640i, so no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year. Absence of a rating is not a safety judgment in either direction.
- One recall covers the 2019 BMW 640i, targeting the rearview camera within the back-over prevention system. Owners should confirm via the NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov whether this remedy has been completed on a specific vehicle.
- Only two unverified owner complaints appear in the NHTSA record for this model year, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths among them. The components named are back-over prevention and wheels.
- No tested sibling years for the 640i exist in the federal data this guide covers, meaning there is no adjacent crash-test result from a closely related model year that could serve as a structural safety reference point.
FAQ2019 BMW 640i safety questions
Was the 2019 BMW 640i crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 BMW 640i have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2019 BMW 640i. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 BMW 640i?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 BMW 640i. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the BMW 640i 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.