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Overview
- Body
- Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 382NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Power to weight
- 0.100 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 2.81
- Cyl
- 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 32 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 333 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Doors
- 4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Seats
- 5NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Seat rows
- 2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Length
- 185 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Width
- 72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Height
- 57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Wheelbase
- 112 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,825 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- GVWR class
- Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 94 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 13 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 6
- Owner complaints
- 11
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlOptional
- Automatic emergency brakingStandard
- Blind-spot monitorOptional
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Push-button startStandard
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ENGINE44%
- POWER TRAIN19%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6%
- SERVICE BRAKES6%
- STEERING6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 16 total.
BMW M340i: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Pedestrian alert sounds
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
132 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Apr 15, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYB010325
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.
Apr 9, 2025AIR BAGSB720225
The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS) Mat for defects in materials and/or workmanship that causes a false seat occupancy alert to occur has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles as determined from the vehicle's original in-service / first delivery date.
Jan 11, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB611305
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 âÂÂdischarged batteryâ complaints.
Oct 13, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICB340714
Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-
Aug 1, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGB240323
?A software error may cause an unwanted pressure pulsation in the transmission during a "Remote Engine Start."
Jun 1, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGB630821
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
Jun 1, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTSB630321
Condensation is present on the inner surfaces in one or both taillights (circled).
Jun 1, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREB240223
BMW AG has issued an Emissions Recall (effective March 17, 2023) on a certain Model Year 2021 - 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between June 16, 2020, and December 13, 2022. Due to a software failure, there is the possibility that the transmission does not go into "sleep mode" if the car is turned off.
- and 124 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr
- Maintenance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
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