AI Damage2016 BMW 340I: common problems
The maker issued 52 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 52
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few…
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…
- PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES
- DIESEL FUEL INJECTORS
LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES
- After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes…
- The 3G network in the US has been shut down
This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in the…
- Exterior rear lights do not work
- After an automatic engine start (MSA start), the transmission intermittently goes into the Park "P" or…
After an automatic engine start (MSA start), the transmission intermittently goes into the Park "P" or Neutral "N" position without any customer influence.
- For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the…
For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Fuel Injectors to 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date.
- TEC26 Turbo Charger Return
- Tec25 Wishbone Return
- Tech24 Snap-in Adapter Return
- MINI engine oil part number transition and model year 2016 engine oils
NHTSA lists 52 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW 340I?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 52 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 BMW 340I?
NHTSA lists 52 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 BMW 340I from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.