2022 Bmw M340i problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Steering (1) · Service Brakes (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:software 2023-08-16 · campaign 23V584000 · 144 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (58)
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.
Structure:body 2025-04-15 · B010325 · Warranty Program/Extension
the radiator grilles lower active air flap assembly limited warranty for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 2024-02-16 · B640422 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
an interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in thecenter of the instrument panel. the groaning noise always occurs when either a ventilation flap, air stratification flap or the recirculated airflap moves to a different position. due to the
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.
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-
Power Train 2023-08-01 · B240323 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
?a software error may cause an unwanted pressure pulsation in the transmission during a "remote engine start."
Exterior Lighting 2023-06-01 · B630821 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
headlight check control (cc) message 128 "high beam headlight failure" is displayed. the following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419a - left high-beam headlight: short circuit and/or 8041a5 - light outputs: number of permitted short circuit cycles exceeded
Showing the 6 most recent of 58 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-24 · Wheels“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 lot slowly, and could not figure out what was wrong …”
2026-05-18 · Electrical System“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 generally successful. i took it to the dealer and h…”
2026-03-31 · Air Bags“the vehicle displayed a “passenger restraint system malfunction” 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 bmw technical service bulletin [xxx] ), indicating t…”
2026-02-05 · Unknown Or Other“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 revealed extreme pressure variances (ranging from 33…”
2025-03-13 · Engine“water pump failure and coolant reservoir leak. …”
2023-09-18 · Steering · 300 mi“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. after approximately one hour, the vehicle was restarted, the failure was self-corrected, and the steering wheel operated as normal. the vehicle was…”
2022-09-22 · Service Brakes“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. no warning lights indicated malfunction. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.