2020 BMW M340I: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2020 BMW M340I. The newest campaign is 24V576000. NHTSA received the report on 1 Aug 2024. The NHTSA record gives the component Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) / Software. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 24V576000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

10 campaigns, newest first. 433,560 units in total.

24V5760001 Aug 2024Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) / Software
23V58400016 Aug 2023Electrical System / Software
23V21100029 Mar 2023Seats
21V5980002 Aug 2021Engine
21V09600019 Feb 2021Back Over Prevention / Software
20V35500015 Jun 2020Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
20V16400019 Mar 2020Seat Belts / Pretensioner
19V75500023 Oct 2019Structure / Body / Trunk Lid
19V68400027 Sep 2019Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
19V60000014 Aug 2019Seats

24V576000Received 1 Aug 2024. 105,588 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. In the event the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter motor to overheat from an electrical overload.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Sep 2024.
23V584000Received 16 Aug 2023. 144 units.
Electrical System / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Oct 2023.
23V211000Received 29 Mar 2023. 51 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, 2020-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, 2021 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, and X4M vehicles. The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the seat frame and back rest, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 May 2023.
21V598000Received 2 Aug 2021. 50,024 units.
Engine
Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. During engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist. Full mechanical braking (without assist) remains available.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Sep 2021.
21V096000Received 19 Feb 2021. 13,858 units.
Back Over Prevention / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Apr 2021.
20V355000Received 15 Jun 2020. 2,779 units.
Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles. In certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
BMW and Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number Toyota: 20TA09. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Aug 2020.
20V164000Received 19 Mar 2020. 3,316 units.
Seat Belts / Pretensioner
Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, M8 Gran Coupe, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and 840i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted, possibly causing the air bag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 May 2020.
19V755000Received 23 Oct 2019. 325 units.
Structure / Body / Trunk Lid
Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 330i, 330i xDrive and M340i vehicles. The interior trunk release cable may have been improperly installed, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If a person were inside the trunk compartment, they may not be able to get out, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the interior trunk release cable and properly install the cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Dec 2019.
19V684000Received 27 Sep 2019. 257,473 units.
Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Nov 2019.
19V600000Received 14 Aug 2019. 2 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2020 M340i and one M340i xDrive vehicle. Due to improper welding, the rear center headrest may fold in the event of a rear impact crash.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the headrest folds down in a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear center headrest, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Aug 2019.

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Complaints by component

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Investigations

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Other model years

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Recall Register. 2020 BMW M340I: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/bmw/m340i/2020/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: BMW of North America, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2020 BMW M340I?: 433,560 units in 10 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the BMW M340I have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the BMW M340I, model years 2019 to 2023. 10 of them name the 2020 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2020 BMW M340I open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.