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Buying a used 2020 BMW M340I? Check these 10 recalls first
The 2020 BMW M340I has 10 recalls spanning starter motor overheating and engine fire risk, steering, seating, restraints, cameras, brake assist, and trunk release operation. NHTSA lists 53 unverified owner complaints, including ENGINE in 38, UNKNOWN OR OTHER in 9, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM in 6, and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING in 4. Categories can overlap. Reported outcomes are 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries. Engine-related service history merits attention alongside the recall completion record.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Obtain the VIN recall completion report, including starter motor overheating repairs.
- Verify steering tie rod and brake assist recall completion.
- Review engine and electrical repair history and check camera operation.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any BMW dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 BMW M340I
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW Starter Motor Overheating May Cause Engine Fire | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW, Toyota Supra backup camera image can vanish | Back Over Prevention | high |
| BMW and Toyota Sports Cars: Steering Tie Rod May Fracture | Steering | high |
| BMW M340i, X3, X4 Seat Frames Improperly Welded | Seats | high |
| BMW M340i Rear Headrest May Fold Down | Seats | medium |
| BMW 3 Series and M340i Trunk Release Problem | Structure | medium |
| BMW seat belt buckle sensors may misread belted occupants | Seat Belts | medium |
| BMW backup camera may show partial or blank image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| BMW and Toyota Supra May Lose Brake Assist | Engine | medium |
| BMW seat belt warning chime may not sound | Seat Belts | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
53 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 42 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 6 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 3 | None found |
| Power Train | 2 | None found |
| Tires | 2 | None found |
| Wheels | 1 | None found |