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2020 BMW M340i

10 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #21V598000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The engine management system in your vehicle is a computer that helps control the engine. In some 2020-2021 BMW models, this system could misbehave when you start the engine, causing the brake assist to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake assist fails, you could struggle to slow down or stop your vehicle, especially on steep hills or during hard braking. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the engine management software to fix the issue, and this repair is completely free. You can schedule the update as soon as you get the recall notice, and you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #20V355000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The steering tie rod is a crucial part that helps steer your vehicle. It's located between your steering wheel and front wheels, connecting them together.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tie rod becomes damaged, you might notice your steering feels loose or wobbly. This can make it harder to control your vehicle, especially at high speeds or on rough roads. In the worst case, a damaged tie rod could cause a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW or Toyota dealer will replace the tie rod with a new one, free of charge. You'll get a notification when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your vehicle's safety.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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High Priority #23V584000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The receiver audio module is a computer chip that helps your car alert you to safety features like seat belt reminders. In some cases, this chip in your 2019-2022 3-Series or 4-Series vehicles might not work properly, meaning you won't hear the usual seat belt warning sound.
Risk if Unfixed
If the warning sound doesn't go off, you won't be alerted to buckle up, which increases the risk of injury in a crash. This is a serious issue that affects your safety on the road.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will update the receiver audio module software for free. This update will ensure your seat belt warning sound works correctly, and it's a quick and easy fix.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #20V164000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The front seat belt buckles in your vehicle have sensors that help your airbags deploy properly in a crash. In some 2020 models, these sensors might not work correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbags and seat belt pretensioners don't deploy right in a crash, you and your front passenger could be at a higher risk of getting hurt.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will check and replace the front seat belt buckles if they're not working correctly. This repair is complimentary, so you won't pay a thing. You'll get a notification from BMW when it's time to schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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Moderate #24V576000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The starter motor is the part that helps turn your engine on. In some 2019-2021 BMW models, this motor can overheat and fail if you try to start the car multiple times.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter motor overheats, it could catch fire in the engine compartment, which could cause a serious risk of a fire.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software in your vehicle's computer system to prevent overheating, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the update as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Low Priority #23V211000 Plain English
Component

SEATS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The seat frame in your vehicle is the metal structure that supports your seat. In some 2019-2021 BMW models, this frame wasn't welded correctly to the seat rails.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat frame fails in a crash, it could not hold you securely in place, increasing the risk of serious injury, even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty seat frame and back rest with new ones, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Low Priority #19V600000 Plain English
Component

SEATS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The rear center headrest in your vehicle is a safety feature that's designed to protect your head in the event of a rear collision. In certain 2020 M340i models, the headrest might not work as intended due to a welding issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle is involved in a rear crash, the headrest could fold down instead of staying in place, which could increase the risk of a head injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will swap out the faulty headrest with a new one that works properly, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible after getting the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the headrest folds down in a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #21V096000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The rearview camera system in your vehicle displays a view of the area behind your car. In some affected models, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured or the screen may not turn on when you shift into Reverse.
Risk if Unfixed
If you rely on the rearview camera to see what's behind your vehicle, a missing or reduced view could increase the risk of a crash or injury, especially in low-visibility situations like parking lots or alleys.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the rearview camera software to ensure a clear view, completely free of charge. You'll receive a notification with instructions on how to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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Under Review #19V755000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The interior trunk release cable in your 330i, 330i xDrive, or M340i is like a lever that helps you open the trunk from inside the car. In some cases, it was installed incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If someone is trapped inside the trunk, they could be hurt trying to get out. This is a serious safety issue.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will check the trunk release cable and fix it for free. You'll receive a notification, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If a person were inside the trunk compartment, they may not be able to get out, increasing their risk of injury.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #19V684000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's backup camera is a critical safety feature that shows you what's behind you when you're reversing. In some cases, the camera settings can be adjusted in a way that hides the image, even when you're in reverse gear.
Risk if Unfixed
If the backup camera image is blocked or missing, you might not see what's behind your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or collision while reversing.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will update the backup camera software for free, ensuring the image always appears when you're in reverse gear. This repair is complimentary, so schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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SEAT BELTS
2 recalls
SEATS
2 recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION
2 recalls
ENGINE
1 recall
STEERING
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other BMW M340i Years

2023
1 recall
2022
1 recall
2021
6 recalls
2019
5 recalls

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