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2023 BMW M340i Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

25/100

#4 most-complained of 5 M340i years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2023 BMW M340i has 0 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall, with a complaint index of 25, the lowest among the 5 model years with data. It ranks 4th worst out of those years, meaning it is one of the better M340i years by this measure.

Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
26
23 city / 31.5 hwy

Top 2023 BMW M340i problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

No component data.

2023 BMW M340i recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 23V118000Feb 23, 2023Electrical System120 vehicles

    Electrical system:body control module:software

    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.

    Risk: 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 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23 MPG
Highway
31.5 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.

2023 compared with other M340i years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020192020202120222023
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Avoid7511625.5
2022Caution507126
2023No verdict250126

All BMW M340i years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 BMW M340i reliable?
NHTSA lists 0 complaints and a complaint index of 25 for the 2023 M340i, the lowest complaint index among the 5 model years with data, indicating fewer reported problems relative to other years of this model.
Does the 2023 BMW M340i have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 M340i, covering the electrical system. BMW dealers update the ECU software free of charge to address it.
How does the 2023 M340i compare to other years?
The 2023 M340i ranks 4th worst out of 5 model years with data, with a complaint index of 25, well below the 2020 model's index of 100 and the 2021 model's index of 75.
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 BMW M340i?
EPA rates the 2023 M340i at 26 mpg combined (23 city / 31.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.