2017 Bmw M240i problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Air Bags (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (240)
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.
Engine 2026-05-05 · B010224 · Warranty Program/Extension
the evap systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
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.
Steering 2024-01-08 · B360121 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
at low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees f) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. this can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement (clunk) as seen at the 11 second mark of the vide
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-11-13 · B011423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pressure control valve (pcv) extended ltd wty 15 years/150,000 miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-10-13 · B340714 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. cause material-
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 240 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-02-12 · Wheels · 32,000 mi“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 which was on an entirely different tire the rim fractur…”
2017-11-01 · Exterior Lighting · 220 mi“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"…”
2017-04-22 · Air Bags · 500 mi“passenger airbag malfunction light persistent issue ## vin passed ## bmw m240 2017 ##…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.