VIN Decoder Results

3MW5U7J08M8B54479

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

BMW

Vehicle Model

M340i

Vehicle Series

3-Series

Additional Information

Error Text

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Vehicle Descriptor

3MW5U7J0*M8

Manufacturer Name

BMW AG

Model Year

2021

Plant City

SAN LUIS POTOSI

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

MEXICO

Note

HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player

Body Class

Sedan/Saloon

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Wheel Base (inches) From

112.20

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Number Of Wheels

Wheel Size Front (inches)

Wheel Size Rear (inches)

Steering Location

Left-Hand Drive (LHD)

Number Of Seats

Number Of Seat Rows

Transmission Style

Automatic

Transmission Speeds

Axles

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

2997.1940056

Displacement (CI)

182.9

Displacement (L)

2.9971940056

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Brake (hp) From

382

Pretensioner

Yes

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

Seat Belt: All Positions / Front/Rear: Pretensioner & Front/Rear: Head Inflatable Restraint: Rear Outboard Driver-side & Rear Outboard Passenger-side

Curtain Air Bag Locations

1st and 2nd Rows

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Knee Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Standard

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

Auto-Reverse System For Windows And Sunroofs

Standard

Keyless Ignition

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Optional

Crash Imminent Braking (CIB)

Standard

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Standard

Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)

Standard

Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB)

Standard

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Optional

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Standard

Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)

Optional

Lane Centering Assistance

Standard

Backup Camera

Standard

Parking Assist

Optional

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Optional

Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) / Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN)

Standard

Daytime Running Light (DRL)

Standard

Headlamp Light Source

LED

Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching

Standard

VIN Breakdown

3MW World Manufacturer Identifier

5U7J0 Vehicle Descriptor Section

8 Check Digit

M8B54479 Vehicle Identifier Section

EPA Fuel Economy

City

23 MPG

Highway

32 MPG

Combined

26 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$3,150

CO2 Emissions

333.0 g/mi

Fuel Type

Premium

Safety Recalls (6 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2021 BMW M340i

Source

NHTSA Database

SEAT BELTS

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (2...

Consequence: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owne

Campaign: 21V554000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 M340i xDrive, M440i xDrive Coupe, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The connection between t...

Consequence: Increased electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to be

Campaign: 20V761000

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Co...

Consequence: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at

Campaign: 21V096000

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Owner Complaints (9)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

ENGINE

"I am reporting a safety concern involving BMW vehicles equipped with the B58 Technical Update (B58TU) engine, commonly found in model years 2019–2021. These vehicles utilize a variable-displacement engine oil pump containing an internal thermoplastic..."

ODI #11740705

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

"Here’s a strong version that sounds frustrated but still credible and harder to dismiss: I’ve owned many vehicles over the years, and this BMW has been, without question, the most problematic car I’ve ever had. The list of issues has been absurd fo..."

ODI #11738468

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