| Engine | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 3871.7%ODI 11517782The engine oil pump has failed. The part is available for inspection. The failed oil pump causes the engine to blow up, leaving oil and coolant behind on the road as hazards and causing our vehicle violently spin out on the road. The problem has been reproduced multiple times and claimed by bmw dealerships to be faulty on multiple occasions. Upon further research, it has affected 80% of the 2019 and 2020 g series chassis vehicles with the B58tu engine. BMW has a known problem of failed oil pump. As has my own 2020 bmw m340i. The only warnings w… Look up ODI 11517782 at NHTSA ↗ | 763.6%ODI 11553343At approximately 20,000 miles, vehicle indicated excessively low oil. The dealer indicated oil level was excessively low but did not identify the problem,. The vehicle was filled and returned to owner. Within 1000 miles, the incident occurred again. Dealer replaced replaced the valve cover claiming that was the issue. Now within +/- 1000 miles, the oil level is again excessively low. I happen to have another identical BMW of the same year and same mileage having exactly the same problem (filing separate complaint). Look up ODI 11553343 at NHTSA ↗ | 114.3%ODI 11648018Water pump failure and coolant reservoir leak. Look up ODI 11648018 at NHTSA ↗ | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Unknown Or Other | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 917.0%ODI 11339650 · 5,100 miI WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE POSTED LIMIT, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE SUNROOF EXPLODED. IT SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY THE HEADLINER WAS CLOSED SO THE GLASS DID NOT ENTER THE CABIN. THERE WERE NO VEHICLES IN FRONT OF US FOR AT LEAST 1 MILE AND NO OVERPASSES OR ROCKS THAT I SAW OR HEARD HITTING THE VEHICLE. IT IS A STOCK VEHICLE WITH 5200 MILES ON IT. Look up ODI 11339650 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 114.3%ODI 11715883On 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 to 41 PSI) and multiple "sticky" or stuck tire valves, one of which remained open and caused rapid deflation. These defects represent a significant failure of the seller's advertised "150-point inspe… Look up ODI 11715883 at NHTSA ↗ | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Electrical System | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 611.3%ODI 11610022Brought my car in for a starter recall picked it up next day and drove home then came out to turn my vehicle on again and it wouldn’t start. Burning smell from engine bay as well. Returned the car they inspected it and told me a faulty starter. When I brought the car in it was in perfect working condition I only brought it for the recall. I was then held accountable for 25% of repair costs. Look up ODI 11610022 at NHTSA ↗ | 218.2%ODI 11738468Here’s a strong version that sounds frustrated but still credible and harder to dismiss: I’ve owned many vehicles over the years, and this BMW has been, without question, the most problematic car I’ve ever had. The list of issues has been absurd for a vehicle in this price range and from a brand that markets itself as a premium luxury manufacturer. The sunroof failed, I’ve had multiple tire blowouts under normal driving conditions, the drive bar/suspension was bent from what should have been a routine road bump, the engine oil housing/compone… Look up ODI 11738468 at NHTSA ↗ | 114.3%ODI 11738601The 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 had to replace my starter to return the vehicle to normal operation. BMW has recalled tens of thousands of other starters including my model but not yet for the 2022 BMW M340i I was told. Look up ODI 11738601 at NHTSA ↗ | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Power Train | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 23.8%ODI 11697131My oil pump went out causing Low pressure codes and resulting in me paying over 2 grand to get it repaired, They super seeded the oil pump they used to use with a new one and theirs many other reports online etc of the 2020 bmw m340 oil pump going out due to plastic internals which can lead to engine failure . Look up ODI 11697131 at NHTSA ↗ | 218.2%ODI 11656393While driving through an intersection and making a left turn, a failure of the engine water pump pulley caused the pulley to break apart. This led to damage to the coolant line and tensioner, sudden coolant loss, and the serpentine belt slipping off. The failure occurred mid-turn, causing the vehicle to skid and momentarily lose steering control. I narrowly avoided a collision with an oncoming vehicle that was stopped at a red light. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, where mechanics confirmed that the water pump pulley had … Look up ODI 11656393 at NHTSA ↗ | 114.3%ODI 11715883On 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 to 41 PSI) and multiple "sticky" or stuck tire valves, one of which remained open and caused rapid deflation. These defects represent a significant failure of the seller's advertised "150-point inspe… Look up ODI 11715883 at NHTSA ↗ | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Fuel/Propulsion System | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 35.7%ODI 11517843Oil pump appears to have failed. Told plastic components inside pump. BMW issued a new part number and changed pump to all metal internals. This is standard on later production dates now. Pump failure causes engine failure and oil gauge failure to read out. Head gasket replacement which may or may not be related. Look up ODI 11517843 at NHTSA ↗ | 19.1%ODI 11738468Here’s a strong version that sounds frustrated but still credible and harder to dismiss: I’ve owned many vehicles over the years, and this BMW has been, without question, the most problematic car I’ve ever had. The list of issues has been absurd for a vehicle in this price range and from a brand that markets itself as a premium luxury manufacturer. The sunroof failed, I’ve had multiple tire blowouts under normal driving conditions, the drive bar/suspension was bent from what should have been a routine road bump, the engine oil housing/compone… Look up ODI 11738468 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Engine And Engine Cooling | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 35.7%ODI 11659699 · 28,162 miThe contact owns a 2020 BMW M340I. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V576000 (Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the repair failed to prevent the failure from occurring. The contact stated that shortly after the recall repair was completed, the vehicle hesitated to start. The contact stated that several employees at the local dealer attempted to start the vehicle. The vehicle started; however, several months later, the failure reoccurred. An appointment with the dealer was sched… Look up ODI 11659699 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Service Brakes | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 11.9%ODI 11684702Electronic parking brake malfunction, disengage ineffective. Ongoing 2020 BMW mechanical issue, multiple dealer submissions, BMW refuses to open active recall. BMW requires $3,000 center panel replacement, out-of-pocket. Look up ODI 11684702 at NHTSA ↗ | 19.1%ODI 11491782 · 4,000 miThe contact owns a 2021 BMW M340I. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle independently shifted from reverse(R) to drive(D) to park(P). The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the brake failed to operate as designed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that an unknown transmission repair w… Look up ODI 11491782 at NHTSA ↗ | 114.3%ODI 11485941The 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. Look up ODI 11485941 at NHTSA ↗ | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Steering | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 19.1%ODI 11692586Started as low creaking noise coming from front left wheel. Slow speeds, over small bumps. Over time (one month), creaking noises became louder and more frequent. At that time, steering was starting to feel stiff when turning to the left. Taken to 2 BMW dealerships who said it was just a noise and that both tie rods would have to be replaced. Upon further investigation, these noises and handling are a result of the torque being too tight at the factory upon manufacturer. Look up ODI 11692586 at NHTSA ↗ | 228.6%ODI 11545199 · 300 miThe 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 taken to the local dealer on two separate occasions due to the failure, but no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assi… Look up ODI 11545199 at NHTSA ↗ | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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