2020 Bmw M340i: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 10 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
49
Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
0.0
Severity index
Severity index 0.0 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 103 2020 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2020 Bmw M340i ranks 103 of 103 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 0% of its model-year peers. See the full 2020 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 34 | 69.4% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | 18.4% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 12.2% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | 8.2% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 6.1% |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | 4.1% |
| TIRES | 2 | 4.1% |
| WHEELS | 1 | 2.0% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 34 of 49 complaints (69.4%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 16 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 7.2x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V600000 | 14/08/2019 | SEATS | 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. |
| 21V096000 | 19/02/2021 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 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 xDr |
| 19V684000 | 27/09/2019 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 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 |
| 19V755000 | 23/10/2019 | STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 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 |
| 20V164000 | 19/03/2020 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 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 veh |
| 20V355000 | 15/06/2020 | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 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 becom |
| 21V598000 | 02/08/2021 | ENGINE | 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 assis |
| 23V211000 | 29/03/2023 | SEATS | 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. |
| 23V584000 | 16/08/2023 | SEAT BELTS | 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 |
| 24V576000 | 01/08/2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 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 s |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.