2017 BMW M240I Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 12, 2021 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other M240I years
Not enough data 2nd of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW M240I. That ranks 2nd out of 9 M240I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2017 BMW M240I problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1 · ~500 mi
Exterior Lighting1 · ~220 mi
Wheels1 · ~32,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags133%500——
Exterior Lighting133%220——
Wheels133%32,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2017, with 2 complaints
2017: 2201722021: 120211

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2017 BMW M240I recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 BMW M240I.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

We purchased this vehicle used in december 2020 with thirty thousand miles on it. It is in excellent condition with the original bmw rims, but we have had two rim fractures on two separate tires within the last two months. The first time it happened we had the rim refurbished. The second event…

Wheels · received Feb 12, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11395955

Instrument guages for speedo and tach are not back lit and are not legible under daytime dim lighting conditions. This is an unsafe condition. The numerals do not contrast with the dial and no light condition will light the dials enough to see during the day. The dials appear "blacked out"

Exterior Lighting · received Nov 1, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11042216

Passenger airbag malfunction light persistent issue ## vin passed ## bmw m240 2017 ##

Air Bags · received Apr 22, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10979903

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW M240I?

Owners most often report air bags, exterior lighting, wheels problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2017 BMW M240I?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2017 BMW M240I a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M240I model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.