BMW 340I Problems by Year
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the BMW 340I, across 6 model years (2016–2024). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
BMW 340I years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 340I model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2016 340I: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2017 340I: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2018 340I: 3 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW 340I problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW 340I model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 340I | 2 | 0 | — | Back Over Prevention | |
| 2023 340I | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2020 340I | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 340I | 3 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2017 340I | 5 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2016 340I | 6 | 0 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 340I years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2016 (6), 2017 (5), 2018 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW 340I?
Electrical System, with 4 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW 340I have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.