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Bmw M340i · 2020

10 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V355000·2020-06-15

    BMW and Toyota Recall Vehicles for Steering Tie Rod Fracture Risk

    BMW and Toyota are recalling specific 2019-2020 models because a steering tie rod may fracture, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the parts free of charge.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, TOYOTA X4, 330I, X3, M340I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V164000·2020-03-19

    BMW Recalls 2020 Models for Front Seat Belt Sensor Defect

    BMW is recalling 2020 models because front seat belt sensors may misread occupants, causing improper airbag and pretensioner deployment.

    Product
    BMW — BMW M850I, M340I, X3, X4
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V584000·2023-08-16

    BMW vehicles with defective seat belt warning software recalled

    BMW is recalling 2019-2022 330i, M340i, and other models due to receiver audio module software that may fail to generate proper seat belt warnings, increasing crash injury risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW M340I, 228I, M440I, 330I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V211000·2023-03-29

    BMW seats may not restrain occupants properly in crash

    BMW is recalling certain 2019–2021 3-series and X3/X4 models because the seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails, risking occupant injury in a crash.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 330I, X3, M340I, X4
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V598000·2021-08-02

    2020 BMW X4 Engine Software Defect Disables Braking Assist

    BMW is recalling multiple 2020-2021 models, including the X4, due to engine management software that may disable braking assist. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 for a free software update.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, TOYOTA 745LE, X4, X3, M340I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V096000·2021-02-19

    BMW Recalls Multiple 2019-2021 Models for Rearview Camera Software Issues

    BMW is recalling 13,858 vehicles from 2019-2021 model years due to rearview camera software issues that may obscure visibility when reversing. Dealers will update the software free of charge.

    Product
    BMW — BMW M850I, 540I, 330E, 740I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V755000·2019-10-23

    BMW Recalls 2020 330i and M340i for Trunk Release Cable Defect

    BMW is recalling 2020 330i and M340i vehicles because an improperly installed trunk release cable may prevent the trunk from opening from the inside.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 330I, M340I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V684000·2019-09-27

    BMW, Rolls-Royce, and Toyota Recall Vehicles for Backup Camera Software Defect

    BMW, Rolls-Royce, and Toyota are recalling specific 2018-2020 models because backup camera settings may persist, hiding the rear view image and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, ROLLS-ROYCE, TOYOTA 840I, X6, 750LI, M850I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • PE13030 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
  • EA12002 Engineering Analysis · electrical system
  • PE11025 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system
  • EA09019 Engineering Analysis · exterior lighting
  • PE09036 Preliminary Evaluation · exterior lighting
  • DP09002 Defect Petition · exterior lighting:back up lights

Technical service bulletins

209 manufacturer service bulletins across 4 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2023: 4.9/5
  • 2022: 4.4/5 · 6 complaints
  • 2021: 3.8/5 · 11 complaints · most complained-of: engine
  • 2020: 3.1/5 · 52 complaints · most complained-of: engine

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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