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Buying a used 2020 BMW M340I? Check these 10 recalls first
This year carries the heaviest recall load in this group — ten campaigns, including a critical starter motor fire risk, plus high-severity tie rod breakage, loss of power brake assist, and poorly welded seat frames. None carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. Complaint volume is also the highest here: 53 unverified NHTSA reports, no crashes, fires or injuries logged, but 38 concern the engine — an area none of the listed recalls addresses.
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.
- Get a full VIN recall report and confirm the starter motor fire recall is closed
- Ask about engine repair history and any warranty or goodwill work, given the 38 engine complaints
- Verify the tie rod, brake assist, and seat frame weld recalls were all performed
- 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 X5, X6, X7 and sedans risk starter motor fire | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW and Toyota Supra steering tie rod can break | Steering | high |
| BMW and Toyota Supra lose power brake assist | Engine | high |
| BMW 3 Series, X3 and X4 seat frames poorly welded | Seats | high |
| BMW M340i rear center headrest may fold in crash | Seats | medium |
| BMW M340i trunk release may not open from inside | Structure | medium |
| BMW X3, X4 and 3-Series seat belt sensor fault | Seat Belts | medium |
| BMW backup camera may show partial or blank image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| BMW and Toyota Supra backup camera picture can vanish | Back Over Prevention | low |
| BMW M340i and M440i seat belt warning chime may fail | Seat Belts | low |
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 |