5 NHTSA safety recalls cover the BMW M240I, across model years 2018–2023. Every recall repair is free at any BMW dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your M240I by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the BMW M240I model years, the 2018 has the most recalls (2); the 2022 drew the most owner complaints (4).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each BMW M240I model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | no data |
| 2025 | 0 | 2 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
BMW is recalling 2022 Z4 models with a risk of unintentional window/sunroof closure without key presence, potentially causing injury. Owners must update software via dealer to fix the issue.
BMW recalls certain 2021 330e models due to seat belt retractors that may deactivate early in crashes, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace faulty parts free of charge.
BMW recalls 2019-2020 M4 models with potentially improperly folded knee air bags that may not deploy correctly, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact BMW for free replacement.
BMW recalls certain 2019 MINI Clubman vehicles due to potential engine stall causing crash risk. Owners must contact BMW for free crankshaft sensor replacement.
BMW recalls 2018 M2 models with faulty instrument cluster software that may not illuminate properly, potentially increasing crash risk. Owners must update software free by January 8, 2018.
When the BMW M240I recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW M240I; the most reported area is exterior lighting. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
We have 5 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the BMW M240I, covering model years 2018–2023. The most recent was issued Feb 17, 2023 (Visibility).
The 2018 BMW M240I has the most, with 2 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Visibility (1), Seat Belts (1), Air Bags (1), Engine and Engine Cooling (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any BMW dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires BMW to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized BMW dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.