BMW M340i problems and complaints, 2020 to 2021
64 NHTSA owner complaints and 13 recalls across 2 model years, 2020 to 2021. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 64complaints
- 13recalls
- 0reported crashes
- 0reported fires
- 0reported injuries
Which BMW M340i years should you avoid?
We cover 2 model years of the BMW M340i, too few to say which stand out.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 64 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain48 (75%)
- Electrical & infotainment7 (11%)
- Steering, suspension & tires3 (5%)
- Other systems3 (5%)
- Brakes2 (3%)
Recalls (13)
Electrical system · 24V576000 · Aug 2024 · model year 2020
A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Seat belts · 23V584000 · Aug 2023 · model years 2020, 2021
An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Safety · 23V211000 · Mar 2023 · model years 2020, 2021
An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Safety · 21V598000 · Aug 2021 · model year 2020
Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Seat belts · 21V554000 · Jul 2021 · model year 2021
During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Seat belts · 21V298000 · Apr 2021 · model year 2021
An improperly installed seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as expected, increasing the risk of injury.
Safety · 21V096000 · Feb 2021 · model years 2020, 2021
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Electrical system · 20V761000 · Dec 2020 · model year 2021
Increased electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
Steering · 20V355000 · Jun 2020 · model year 2020
A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Seat belts · 20V164000 · Mar 2020 · model year 2020
If the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioners deploy improperly in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Structure · 19V755000 · Oct 2019 · model year 2020
If a person were inside the trunk compartment, they may not be able to get out, increasing their risk of injury.
Safety · 19V684000 · Sep 2019 · model year 2020
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Safety · 19V600000 · Aug 2019 · model year 2020
If the headrest folds down in a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.