2017 Bmw 340i problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly (1) · Engine (1) · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (299)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-11-16 · B010919 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diesel fuel injectors: ltd wty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-11-13 · B011423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pressure control valve (pcv) extended ltd wty 15 years/150,000 miles
Electrical System 2023-05-01 · B651523 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
after programming the head unit (hu-h2), activating the fsc (german word freischaltcode) enabling codes repeatedly fails.
Structure:body:tailgate 2023-05-01 · B514616 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
Showing the 6 most recent of 299 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-03-16 · Unknown Or Other“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 explosion of my sunroof, which i feel is a defect an…”
2022-05-16 · Engine“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 with me. rock guard part # 17-11-8-185-042. thi…”
2021-12-06 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer“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.…”
2019-06-17 · Unknown Or Other“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.…”
2018-04-17 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 14,500 mi“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.