The 2019 BMW M340i has 5 recalls, the most serious being a steering tie rod that can fracture under heat or rough road conditions, potentially causing a sudden loss of vehicle control and raising the risk of a crash.
A seat frame weld recall affects certain vehicles where the seat frame may not be properly attached to the seat rails, meaning a seat could shift or fail to hold an occupant in place during a crash. Two recalls cover the rearview camera system, and prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue: in some cases the camera image fails to appear entirely when reversing, while in others the image is missing or significantly reduced. Both conditions leave the driver without a view of what is behind the vehicle. There is also a software issue in the audio system where the seatbelt reminder chime can fail to sound, so a driver who has not buckled up may receive no audible warning before driving.
At a glance
What can fail
The receiver audio module software may fail to produce audible seat belt warning alerts to the driver.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the receiver audio module software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The seat frame may not be properly welded to the seat rails, which could affect seat stability.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the seat frame and back rest at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When shifting into Reverse, the rearview camera display may show a partially obscured image or fail to illuminate, reducing rear visibility.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and update the rearview camera software as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Under certain driving conditions like high temperatures and rough roads, the steering gear tie rod can become damaged and possibly fracture, affecting steering control.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The backup camera display can be adjusted to hide the rear view image, and the vehicle remembers this setting when put in reverse, leaving the screen blank.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the backup camera software at no cost to restore the display functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
