NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 BMW M340i Safety Record
The 2020 BMW M340i has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 10 recalls and 47 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2020 BMW M340i, so it carries no Safety Index and no star ratings from that program. What the federal record does show is a Moderate recall and complaint burden band, 10 recall campaigns spanning components from seat belts to the engine and electrical system, and 47 unverified owner complaints. That picture is worth understanding before purchase, but the absence of crash-test data should not be read as a signal in either direction about crashworthiness.
The 2020 BMW M340i was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Moderate recall and complaint burden band, and is subject to 10 recall campaigns documented in NHTSA federal safety records.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Moderate |
| Recalls on file | 10 |
| Owner complaints | 47 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 BMW M340i?
The 2020 BMW M340i sits in the Moderate recall and complaint burden band, a designation that reflects the combined weight of its federal record rather than any crash-safety score. Ten recall campaigns is a meaningful count for a single model year, and the range of affected systems, spanning seat belts, seats, the engine, the starter assembly, and the back-over camera, points to breadth across safety-relevant components rather than concentration in one area. The engine-related complaint volume is notable: 32 of the 47 unverified owner allegations name the engine as the affected component, which aligns with the existence of a dedicated engine recall campaign specific to the 2020 M340i. No tested sibling years exist in the data covered by this guide, so there is no adjacent crash-test record to reference as context. The Moderate band is a record characterization, not a crash-safety grade.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 BMW M340i have any recalls?
The 2020 BMW M340i is covered by 10 recall campaigns. Components named across those campaigns include the electrical system and starter assembly, seat belts, seats, the engine, and the back-over prevention camera sensing system. No park-outside or do-not-drive advisory is reflected in the data provided, but shoppers should run a VIN check at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether any campaign remains open and unremedied on a specific vehicle.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY24V576000
Risk: A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2024-08-01
SEAT BELTS23V584000
Risk: An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2023-08-16
SEATS23V211000
Risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2023-03-29
ENGINE21V598000
Risk: Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2021-08-02
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA21V096000
Risk: 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: 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.
Reported 2021-02-19
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY20V355000
Risk: A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2020-06-15
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY20V164000
Risk: 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: 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.
Reported 2020-03-19
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID19V755000
Risk: If a person were inside the trunk compartment, they may not be able to get out, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2019-10-23
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA19V684000
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2019-09-27
SEATS19V600000
Risk: If the headrest folds down in a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2019-08-14
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 BMW M340i?
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA against the 2020 BMW M340i. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts. The most frequently alleged problem component is the Engine, cited in 32 reports, followed by Unknown Or Other at 9, Electrical System at 6, Engine And Engine Cooling at 4, Fuel/Propulsion System at 3, and Power Train at 2. No complaints in this set allege a crash, fire, injury, or death.
47 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 BMW M340i?
Any used 2020 BMW M340i shopper should run the vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase. A recall being listed does not mean it has been repaired, and an open campaign on a specific VIN requires a dealer remedy at no charge to the owner.
- The 2020 BMW M340i has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index exist for this specific model year.
- Ten recall campaigns cover this model year, addressing components that include seat belts, seats, the engine, the starter assembly, and the back-over prevention camera system.
- Forty-seven unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA, with 32 of those allegations naming the engine as the affected component, the highest concentration by far among reported categories.
- Because no tested sibling years appear in the data covered by this guide, there is no adjacent NHTSA crash-test record for the M340i nameplate to use as a reference point.
FAQ2020 BMW M340i safety questions
Was the 2020 BMW M340i crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 10 recalls and 47 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 BMW M340i have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 10 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 BMW M340i. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 BMW M340i?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 47 owner complaints are on file for the 2020 BMW M340i. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the BMW M340i 2020.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.