2022 BMW M340I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M340I years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW M340I. That ranks 3rd out of 5 M340I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 300 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 BMW M340I 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 29% | 300 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 BMW M340I recalls (1)
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Electrical system:software; seat belts
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving and going to pickup something from the store localy around like 8 pm, and suddenly my car's wheels stopped responding, and the sign's came up on the car of something like "impaired driving" , and the car was telling me to pull over, i was nearby walmart and i pulled into the parking…
The starter in my 2022 BMW M340I sedan was faulty after 54,000 miles. It began to take two attempts to start the vehicle each time and was at risk of not starting. The first attempt all electrical components would turn on but the ignition was unable to start the engine. Then the second attempt was…
The vehicle displayed a âPassenger Restraint System Malfunctionâ warning. Upon diagnosis by an authorized BMW dealership (Fields BMW, [XXX] ), the issue was identified as a faulty passenger knee airbag wiring harness (short to ground). The dealer confirmed that this condition is documented in a…
On the day of purchase, while traveling at approximately 70mph on the Florida Turnpike, a large section of the lower dashboard assembly detached and fell onto my feet, obstructing access to the pedals., the vehicle displayed a "Powertrain Failure" warning light. Subsequent inspection of the tires…
Water pump failure and coolant reservoir leak.
Other BMW M340I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 M340I | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 7 | 1 |
| 2021 M340I | 11 | 6 |
| 2020 M340I | 53 | 10 |
| 2019 M340I | 0 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 BMW M340I?
Owners most often report steering, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 BMW M340I?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 BMW M340I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M340I model years, the 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.