- The problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.
- The risk
- An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 17, 2025.
Vehicle safety record
2020 BMW 340I Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2020 BMW 340I have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2025 for the starter assembly.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough 340I years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2020 BMW 340I recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2020 BMW 340I yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW 340I: every year compared
All 340I years2020 BMW 340I vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 BMW 340I | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 2020 BMW 3 Series | 53 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2020 BMW 5 Series | 16 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2020 BMW 2 Series | 4 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2020 BMW 2 Series Gran | 4 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2020 BMW 4 Series | 3 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2020 BMW 4 Series Gran | 3 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2020 BMW 530E | 3 | 3 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2020 BMW 340I
Does the 2020 BMW 340I have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 BMW 340I: starter assembly (September 2025). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2020 BMW 340I had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 2020 BMW 340I has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data