2019 Bmw 440i Safety Report

The 2019 BMW 440i has a remarkably clean record with NHTSA, showing 0 total complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths. This indicates an excellent real-world safety performance based on consumer reporting. However, it's important to note that NHTSA has not published official crash test ratings (Overall, Frontal, Side, Rollover) for this specific model year, so its performance in controlled crash scenarios is not publicly available from this source. Despite the lack of consumer complaints, the vehicle has been subject to 3 recalls. Two of these recalls, 'AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER' and 'AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE', directly address potential issues with the airbag system that could increase the risk of injury in a crash if not rectified. The knee bolster recall affects a broad range of 2019-2020 BMW models, including the 440i, due to improperly folded airbags. The passenger side inflator module recall is more specific, affecting only a few 2019 BMW vehicles, including the 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, where the inflator may have been incorrectly assembled. The third recall, 'ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE', pertains to a crankshaft sensor with incorrect firmware that could lead to a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. While this recall specifically mentions 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles in its description, the provided data lists it as applicable to the 2019 BMW 440i. Owners should ensure all three recalls have been addressed by a BMW dealership to mitigate these potential safety risks. The absence of complaints despite these recalls suggests that either the issues are rare in practice or owners have had the recalls performed.

Our recommendation: Given the 0 consumer complaints and 3 safety recalls, prospective buyers should verify that all recalls have been completed by a BMW dealership to ensure the vehicle's safety systems are functioning as intended.