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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WBA5U9C00LA383525 · Checked Oct 21, 2026
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WBA5U9C00LA•••••• 2020 Bmw M340I

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Most reported Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Electrical System 1 Engine 1

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Electrical System Jan 2026
The ignition start is not clean and delayed. There is already a recall 25V-644. There is "No remedy available" for this model per inquiry with local BMW dealer in Buffalo NY 14221 made 3 weeks ago. I am fearful of an electrical fire from overheating. I do smell an intermittent…
Engine And Engine Cooling Dec 2025
The contact owns a 2020 BMW M340I. The contact stated that after an oil change was performed by an independent mechanic, there was a large amount of gray smoke coming from the exhaust pipe while accelerating from a complete stop. There was no warning light illuminated during the…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WBA5U9C00LA383525 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.