The most-reported M240i run is 3MW53CM02N8 (2022 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.7× the typical run. Exterior lighting problems make up 38% of reports; NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for M240i model years 2018–2023.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The BMW M240i has 9 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 64% of every M240i complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3MW53CM02N8•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 3MW53CM00S8•••••• | 2025 | — | 1 | |
| WBA2G1C3XHV•••••• | 2017 | — | — | |
| WBA2L1C38HV•••••• | 2017 | — | — | |
| WBA2G1C34HV•••••• | 2017 | — | — | |
| WBA2N1C58JV•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| WBA2N1C54JV•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| 3MW53CM06N8•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 3MW53CM00N8•••••• | 2022 | — | — |
ForCar has checked 32 M240i VINs so far, most often 2025, 2026, 2023 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 9 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 3 | — | |
| 2017 | 3 | 3 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2022 at 1.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2017 at 1. The 2022 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 38% of everything BMW M240i owners report: Exterior Lighting, 5 of 11 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | 1 | |
| Steering | — | — | |
| Air Bags | — | — | |
| Wheels | — | — | |
| Structure | — | 1 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | — | 1 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 7 recall campaigns on the BMW M240i; the 6 below cover build years 2018 to 2023. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 19V352000 | Air Bags:knee Bolster | 2019–2020 |
| 23V039000 | Air Bags:side/window | 2023 |
| 23V099000 | Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls | 2023 |
| 21V554000 | Seat Belts | 2021 |
| 21V342000 | Structure:body:roof And Pillars | 2021 |
| 18V465000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 2018 |
How serious were they
| Outcome | BMW M240i | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 11 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 1 (9.1%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The BMW M240i share of that is 11 complaints over 9 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a BMW M240i VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 11 NHTSA complaints from 9 M240i runs and 7 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which M240i production run has the most complaints?
3MW53CM02N8, a 2022 build, with 2 complaints. The typical M240i run has 1.2.
Which M240i years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2022 is heaviest at 1.3 complaints per run and 2017 lightest at 1.
How many M240i complaints involve a crash?
0% of 11 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.
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