2022 BMW M340I
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2022
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2022: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 57 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
2 of 7 total reports mention: steering.
Show complaint excerpts
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...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-24
Also filed under Wheels
The contact owns a 2022 BMW M340I. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the power steering failure message was displayed, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-18
Wheels
1 of 7 total reports mentions: wheels.
Suspension
1 of 7 total reports mentions: suspension.
Service brakes
1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Show complaint excerpts
The brakes failed at high speed. Yes the vehicle is available for inspection. The car hit a barrier and flipped on its roof. Yes, I and my passenger were both at risk of serious injury. No independent confirmation has taken place at this time.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-09-22
Power train
1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2023-10-12Electrical system, seat belts23V584000 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.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 BMW M340I — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V584000 · Electrical system, seat belts
FAQ
- Is the 2022 BMW M340I reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 BMW M340I?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 BMW M340I have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.