NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 BMW M340i
Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The BMW M340i is a performance-oriented compact sports sedan slotting into the competitive luxury segment, competing against rivals like the Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG and Audi S4. Aimed at driving enthusiasts who want genuine sport credentials wrapped in a premium daily driver, the M340i occupies a sweet spot between the standard 3 Series and the full M3, offering turbocharged straight-six power in a refined package.
The 2020 BMW M340i has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 10 recalls and 47 owner complaints on file, giving it a moderate recall and complaint burden.
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Reviewers generally regard the M340i as one of the most engaging and well-rounded entries in the compact luxury sedan segment, praising its responsive turbocharged engine, sharp steering, and composed handling. Interior refinement and technology integration draw consistent approval, while some reviewers note that the driving experience prioritizes sport over long-haul comfort, and that the options pricing can stretch the value proposition.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
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 // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
47 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.