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2023 BMW M340i problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2023 BMW M340i — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2023 compare to other M340i years?

M340i NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted60 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 60 complaints2021: 14 complaints2022: 8 complaints2023: 0 complaints
M340i NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2023 BMW M340i have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V118000Electrical SystemFebruary 23, 2023 · 120 units

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.

Consequence

Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2023 BMW M340i — common questions

Is the 2023 BMW M340i reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2023 BMW M340i have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2023 BMW M340i. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which BMW M340i years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the M340i years to avoid are 2020. The cleanest record among M340i years belongs to 2023.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.