Model year guide

2024 BMW 840I

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2024 BMW 840I is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2024 BMW 840I — representative photo
Representative photo

2024 BMW 840I at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined24 mpg

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

2024 BMW 840I recalls 2

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft NHTSA Campaign #26V525000 · 12/08/2026

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheels or a vehicle rollaway.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the connection between the driveshaft and rear axle differential, and apply adhesive or replace the driveshaft and rear axle differential, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-…

Electrical System:starter Assembly NHTSA Campaign #25V644000 · 25/09/2025

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.

Fix: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Ve…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 9 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.

2024 BMW 840I MPG & running costs

Combined24 mpg
City21 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,400
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 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 2024 BMW 840I costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,000
Fuel only$17,000
Per mile$0.23

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.

2024 BMW 840I vehicles on record

Other BMW 840I model years

2024 BMW 840I — frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 BMW 840I have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2024 BMW 840I. 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 2024 BMW 840I get?

The 2024 BMW 840I has a U.S. EPA estimate of 24 mpg combined (21 city / 29 highway).

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