13 recalls covering model years 2020, 2021, 2022. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
If the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter motor to overheat from an electrical overload. This affects certain BMW M340i, X5, X6, and X7 vehicles, among other models. Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge.
BMW is recalling certain 3 Series, 4 Series and 2 Series Gran Coupe cars, including the M340i and M440i. The software in the car's audio receiver control unit may not properly sound the audible warning that reminds the driver to buckle their seat belt. Because that warning does not work as it should, these vehicles do not meet the federal safety standard covering occupant crash protection.
On certain BMW 330i, M340i xDrive, X3, X3M, X4, and X4M vehicles, the frame of a seat may not have been welded to the seat rails properly. Because the weld may not be secure, the seat frame might not hold and support the occupant the way it's supposed to if the vehicle is in a crash, which raises the chance of injury.
During engine start-up, a problem with the engine's control software may cause a loss of brake assist. Full mechanical braking, without the assist, would still be available. Losing brake assist increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the engine control software on affected vehicles, free of charge.
BMW is recalling certain BMW, MINI, Rolls Royce and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt has a locking feature that can switch off too early, before the belt webbing has pulled all the way back in. Because of this, these seat belt assemblies do not meet the federal safety standard for occupant crash protection. Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors and the seat belts themselves, and replace the retractors if that is needed.
The bolt that secures the seat belt assembly to the frame was not tightened to the correct specification.
BMW is recalling certain 2019-2021 cars and SUVs across many models because of a problem with the backup camera. When the driver shifts into reverse, a small part of the picture behind the vehicle may be hidden, or the screen may not light up at all. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal safety rule for rear visibility. Dealers will check the backup camera software and update it if needed.
On certain BMW models, the connection between the 48-volt battery and the starter-generator may not have been put together correctly. This can lead to increased electrical resistance at that connection point in the vehicle's electrical system.
Certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles may have a steering gear tie rod that becomes damaged. This can happen in certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces. This damage can develop gradually before resulting in an actual fracture of the tie rod.
BMW is recalling certain 2020 X3, X4, 3 Series, 8 Series and M models. Sensors inside the front seat belt buckles can wrongly read a buckled-up driver or front passenger as not wearing the belt. Because of that, the airbags and the seat belt tighteners may not go off the way they should if the car is in a crash. Dealers will check the front seat belt buckles and replace them if needed.
Certain BMW 330i, 330i xDrive and M340i cars may have the interior trunk release cable installed incorrectly. Because of this, someone inside the trunk may not be able to open it from the inside using the release handle. This does not meet a federal safety standard that requires cars to have a working interior trunk release. Dealers will inspect the cable and install it correctly if needed.
On certain BMW, Rolls-Royce and Toyota Supra models, the backup camera and display settings can be adjusted so the rear-view image no longer shows on the screen. Once set this way, the system keeps that setting the next time the vehicle is put in reverse, so no camera image appears.
Some BMW M340i vehicles have a rear center headrest that was not welded correctly. Because of this, the headrest may fold down if the vehicle is struck from behind in a crash. This is the center headrest in the back seat, not the two outer ones. The issue comes from an improper welding process used when the vehicle was built, and it affects only vehicles covered by this recall.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls covering the 2020–2022 BMW M340I. 5 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "BMW Starter Motor Overheating May Cause Engine Fire" (NHTSA campaign 24V576000), reported Aug 1, 2024.
The 2020 BMW M340I has the most, with 10 recalls. The 2022 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 1. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
No. None of the 13 BMW M340I recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised BMW dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: