1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2022 BMW M340I. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any BMW dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2022 BMW M340I. Check your M340I by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW M340I. BMW has issued at least 58 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW M340I. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The starter in my 2022 BMW M340I sedan was faulty after 54,000 miles. It began to take two attempts to start the vehicle each time and was at risk of not starting. The first attempt all electrical components would turn on but the ignition was unable to start the engine.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11738601
“The vehicle displayed a "Passenger Restraint System Malfunction" warning. Upon diagnosis by an authorized BMW dealership (Fields BMW, [XXX] ), the issue was identified as a faulty passenger knee airbag wiring harness (short to ground).”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11728350
“On the day of purchase, while traveling at approximately 70mph on the Florida Turnpike, a large section of the lower dashboard assembly detached and fell onto my feet, obstructing access to the pedals., the vehicle displayed a "Powertrain Failure" warning light.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11715883
“The contact owns a 2022 BMW M340I. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the power steering failure message was displayed, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11545199
“The brakes failed at high speed. Yes the vehicle is available for inspection. The car hit a barrier and flipped on its roof. Yes, I and my passenger were both at risk of serious injury. No independent confirmation has taken place at this time. No warning lights indicated malfunction.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11485941
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Not every 2022 BMW M340I is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any BMW dealer.