2017 BMW 340I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 340I years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW 340I. That ranks 2nd out of 6 340I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 14,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 BMW 340I problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 60% | 14,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 20% | 14,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 BMW 340I recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 BMW 340I.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving down the interstate I-65 South, my sunroof spontaneously exploded. It sounded like a bomb explosion inside my car and could have caused grave danger to myself. There was nothing dropped on my sunroof as the screen remained intact and closed with no damage. This was an upward and out…
My BMW had a pinhole in the radiator caused by driving on the highway and being impacted by a small foreign object. Apparently a foreign object (rock?) impacted the radiator creating a tiny leak. BMW repaired the vehicle (new radiator) and installed a "Rock Guard" without discussing this new Guard…
2017 bmw 340i. Consumer writes in regards to mileage discrepancy. The consumer stated the company offleaseonly was running a scam, where they advertise low mileage cars when in actually the mileage is considerably higher.
I was driving when i heard a loud explosion sound. I thought something had hit the car. Upon inspection, i noticed the sunroof had exploded into thousands of pieces. This occurred on june 17, 2019.
Driving about 40mph on a straight road, no potholes,on sunny day, temp about 50. Sudden explosion and sunroof exploded outward. Pulled off road, nothing had struck the car. The sunroof glass was completely shattered. There were no injuries
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW 340I?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 BMW 340I?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 BMW 340I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 340I model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.