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BMW M340I problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every M340I from 2019 to 2023: 72 owner complaints and 23 recalls across 5 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2020 (53), 2021 (11), 2022 (7). Best fuel economy: 26 mpg combined (2023).

BMW M340I
Photo: Chanokchon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Engine47
Other / unknown10
Electrical9
Transmission & drivetrain6
Engine & cooling4
Fuel & propulsion4
Brakes3
Steering3

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
201950–
2020105325
202161126
20221726
20231126

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the BMW M340I?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2020 (53), 2021 (11), 2022 (7).

How many recalls has the BMW M340I had?

Across 2019–2023, NHTSA lists 23 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).