2019 BMW M340i Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#5 most-complained of 5 M340i years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2019 BMW M340i has 0 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 0, ranking 5th (best) among the 5 model years with data. It has 5 recalls, covering electrical, structure, cameras, and steering, none marked do-not-drive.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2019 BMW M340i problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2019 BMW M340i recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V584000Aug 16, 2023Electrical System144 vehicles
Electrical system:software
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."
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.
- NHTSA 23V211000Mar 29, 2023Structure & Body51 vehicles
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.
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.
- NHTSA 21V096000Feb 19, 2021Collision Avoidance & Cameras13,858 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
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."
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.
2019 compared with other M340i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 BMW M340i reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 owner complaints for the 2019 BMW M340i, giving it a complaint index of 0 and the best rank among the 5 model years with data.
- Does the 2019 BMW M340i have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2019 M340i, covering the electrical system, structure and body (seat frame), collision avoidance cameras, and steering. None of the recalls are do-not-drive orders.
- How does the 2019 M340i compare to other years?
- The 2019 M340i ranks 5th out of 5 model years with data, meaning it has fewer complaints and a lower complaint index than the 2020 and 2021 model years, which are marked Avoid.
- What is the steering recall on the 2019 M340i about?
- Recall 20V355000 covers certain 2019 M340i and M340i xDrive vehicles where, in certain driving conditions such as high temperatures, the steering gear tie rods may need replacement, done free by dealers.
- Which BMW M340i years should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2020 and 2021 M340i are marked Avoid, while the 2019 model year has the lowest complaint index of the 5 years with data.