2017 BMW 340I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 BMW 340I
The 2017 BMW 340I has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (3 complaints), Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer (1 complaint), and Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 BMW 340I
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 BMW 340I. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2017 BMW 340I
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 BMW 340I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 and should have been the responsibility of BMW. However, the car manufacturer is prepared to charge me $2,719.05 to fix. This I believe is a defect. How does a sunroof explode spontaneously? Please help.
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. This $1,900 repair is a known defect in the design which is why BMW adds the Rock Guard when replacing radiators. After the repair, research indicates this is a common issue for this model car. Loss of coolant could have resulted in an overheated engine leading to vehicle damage or possible failure of the engine while driving. There were not any warnings provided by the vehicle's systems due to the loss of coolant from the pinhole in the radiator. The symptom that lead to the discovery was the air conditioning system stopped cooling. The loss of the ability to cool the engine stops the AC from working. Taking the car in for service for the AC is what lead to the discovery of the leak in the radiator.
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.
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.
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
Safety Rating for the 2017 BMW 340I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 BMW 340I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 BMW 340I
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 BMW 340I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B110120 — EQUIPMENT
On rare occasions during an engine oil service, the BMW Original (Genuine) engine oil filter insert is either difficult to remove or breaks apart in the oil filter housing.
B630119 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
DELIVERY STOP: REWORK TAIL LIGHTS. The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly oil may have contaminated the plastic housing of the rear tail lamps causing damage to the mounting points of the tail light assembly.
B160119 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ENGINE STALLS AFTER STARTING OR WILL NOT START. The engine stalls right after starting (when stationary).
B520916 — SEATS
?REAR SEAT RATTLE . Rear bench seat backrest rattles when driving on uneven roads. Rear bench seatback rattles between the attachment points and retaining clip contact surfaces.
B123116 — ENGINE
?The engine runs with reduced power; the engine is in the emergency limp-home mode. Unfavorable DME software.
B122516 — ENGINE
"B58 -M POWER AND SOUND KIT, MALFUNCTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. Check engine light illuminated. Check Control Message: "Drive faulty". Engine power reduced and set in "Emergency Program". Fault code stored in DME control unit: o 1F0541 - Drive, safety function: Bus signal about engine torque implausible. Fault Code stored in EGS...
B662216 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
LANE CHANGE WARNING: FALSE ACTIVATION. Lane Change Warning (LCW) system issues warnings when no other vehicle is present: illuminates lane change warning indicator on the exterior mirrors vibrates steering wheel Lane change sensor software
B123314 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 12 33 14 dated December 2015. SUBJECT Fault Code 1D2008 Stored in DME. The Service Engine Soon light is on. Fault Code 1D2008: Map thermostat: jammed open is stored in the DME. There may also be a complaint of low heat output with lower...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 BMW 340I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 340I
- 2016 BMW 340I — 8 complaints
- 2017 BMW 340I (current)
- 2018 BMW 340I — 3 complaints
- 2020 BMW 340I — 0 complaints