2022 BMW M340i Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
50/100
#3 most-complained of 5 M340i years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 BMW M340i has 7 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and a Complaint Index of 50, ranking 3rd worst of 5 model years. It rates 'Caution' compared to other M340i years, with steering as the top problem area.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 23 city / 32 hwy
Top 2022 BMW M340i problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering2 (29%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (29%)
- Airbags1 (14%)
- Brakes1 (14%)
- Electrical System1 (14%)
- Engine1 (14%)
- Other1 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (14%)
What owners report
- Power steering can fail suddenly, showing a warning message and making the wheel hard to turn, before self-correcting after about an hour.
- Brakes reportedly failed at high speed, leading to a loss of control and a rollover crash.
- A passenger knee airbag wiring harness can short to ground, triggering a passenger restraint system malfunction warning.
- The starter can fail, requiring two attempts to start the engine, with all electrical components turning on but the ignition not engaging on the first try.
- Wheels can stop responding while driving, accompanied by an impaired-driving warning message that instructs the driver to pull over.
2022 BMW M340i recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.
2022 BMW M340i fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 32 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,050
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other M340i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 BMW M340i reliable?
- NHTSA lists 7 complaints and 1 recall for the 2022 M340i, giving it a Complaint Index of 50. That ranks it 3rd worst among the 5 model years with data, earning a 'Caution' rating relative to other M340i years.
- What is the top problem area for the 2022 BMW M340i?
- Steering is the top problem area, accounting for 29% of complaints, tied with Suspension, Wheels & Tires, also at 29%.
- Does the 2022 BMW M340i have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 23V584000) covers the receiver audio module's electrical system; dealers update the software free of charge.
- How does the 2022 M340i compare to other years?
- The 2022 model's Complaint Index of 50 is lower than the 2020 (100, Avoid) and 2021 (75, Avoid) model years, but higher than 2019 (0) and 2023 (25).
- What mileage do problems typically show up at on the 2022 M340i?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for the 2022 M340i is 300 miles.