BMW M240I Problems by Year
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the BMW M240I, across 9 model years (2017–2025). The 2022 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is exterior lighting.
BMW M240I years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No M240I model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2022 M240I: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2018 M240I: 3 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2017 M240I: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2023 M240I: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2024 M240I: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2025 M240I: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
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 M240I problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW M240I model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 M240I | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2024 M240I | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2023 M240I | 1 | 2 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2022 M240I | 4 | 0 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2021 M240I | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2020 M240I | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2019 M240I | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 M240I | 3 | 2 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2017 M240I | 3 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW M240I years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2022 (4), 2018 (3), 2017 (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 M240I?
Exterior Lighting, with 6 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW M240I have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.