There have been 2 safety recalls for the BMW 840CI. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the BMW 840CI.
This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. It his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 BMW 318I, 1993 BMW 318I, 1994 BMW 318I, 1995 BMW 318I, 1996 BMW 318I, 1997 BMW 318I, 1994 BMW 318IC, 1995 BMW 318IC, 1996 BMW 318IC, 1997 BMW 318IC, 1992 BMW 318IS, 1993 BMW 318IS, 1994 BMW 318IS, 1995 BMW 318IS, 1996 BMW 318IS, 1997 BMW 318IS, 1995 BMW 318TI, 1996 BMW 318TI, 1997 BMW 318TI, 1992 BMW 325I, 1993 BMW 325I, 1994 BMW 325I, 1995 BMW 325I, 1994 BMW 325IC, 1995 BMW 325IC, 1992 BMW 325IS, 1993 BMW 325IS, 1994 BMW 325IS, 1995 BMW 325IS, 1989 BMW 525I, 1990 BMW 525I, 1991 BMW 525I, 1992 BMW 525I, 1993 BMW 525I, 1994 BMW 525I, 1995 BMW 525I, 1992 BMW 525IT, 1993 BMW 525IT, 1994 BMW 525IT, 1995 BMW 525IT, 1994 BMW 530I, 1995 BMW 530I, 1994 BMW 530IT, 1995 BMW 530IT, 1994 BMW 540I, 1995 BMW 540I, 1993 BMW 740I, 1994 BMW 740I, 1995 BMW 740I, 1996 BMW 740I, 1997 BMW 740I, 1994 BMW 840CI, 1995 BMW 840CI, 1996 BMW 840CI, 1997 BMW 840CI, 1995 BMW M3, 1996 BMW M3, 1997 BMW M3, 1996 BMW Z3, 1997 BMW Z3 |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Consequence of non-compliance: this could allow windows or sunroofs to be closed on an arm or neck of an individual when the remote device operator is not within the immediate vicinity.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 BMW 540I, 1994 BMW 840CI, 1994 BMW 850CI, 1994 BMW 850CSI |
| Component: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS |
| Recall Summary: The remote activation device can close windows and sunroof from a distance greater than the maximum (6 meters) permitted by fmvss no. 118, "power operated window systems. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 19, 1997 | Vehicle Speed Control | 410,000 |
| Jan. 27, 1994 | Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls | 1,400 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1997 BMW 840CI | 1 |
| 1996 BMW 840CI | 1 |
| 1995 BMW 840CI | 1 |
| 1994 BMW 840CI | 2 |