Model year guide

2018 BMW 640 I

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 BMW 640 I is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 43 on record.

2018 BMW 640 I — representative photo
Representative photo

2018 BMW 640 I at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined22–23 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2018 BMW 640 I recalls 2

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #19V684000 · 27/09/2019

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, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDriv…

Fix: 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.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine NHTSA Campaign #18V465000 · 11/07/2018

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive…

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2018 BMW 640 I MPG & running costs

Combined22–23 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,630
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume107 cu ft
Cargo volume31 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,150 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 BMW 640 I costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,150
Fuel only$18,150
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2018 BMW 640 I vehicles on record

Other BMW 640 I model years

2018 BMW 640 I — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 BMW 640 I have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 BMW 640 I. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2018 BMW 640 I get?

The 2018 BMW 640 I has U.S. EPA estimates of 22–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.