14 NHTSA safety recalls cover the BMW M340I, across model years 2019–2023. Every recall repair is free at any BMW dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your M340I by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
The 2020 BMW M340I has the most recalls (10) and the most owner complaints (53).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each BMW M340I 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 53 |
| 2021 | 6 | 11 |
| 2022 | 1 | 7 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
BMW recalls 2020 X5 vehicles with starter motor overheating risk causing fire. Owners must update software free via dealer by September 27, 2024.
BMW recalls 2020 M340i vehicles with faulty seat belt warning system that may not alert driver to fasten seat belt during crashes. Owners must update software via dealer to comply with safety standards.
BMW is recalling 2020 X3 models with improperly welded seat frames that may not restrain occupants during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners receive free seat frame replacements.
BMW recalls certain 2022-2023 I4 vehicles where doors may not lock during crashes, increasing injury risk. Dealers will update software for free.
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.
When the BMW M340I recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW M340I; the most reported area is engine. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
We have 14 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the BMW M340I, covering model years 2019–2023. The most recent was issued Jan 8, 2024 (Electrical System).
The 2020 BMW M340I has the most, with 10 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Seat Belts (4), Electrical System (3), Seats (2), Back Over Prevention (2).
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.