NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 BMW M240I Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 BMW M240I has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 BMW M240I. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2018 BMW M240I owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW M240I, describing incidents dated April 1, 2022 to January 4, 2024.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11567777 · Filed
2018 BMW M240i - no sound from radio, or any aux input. May be blown amplifier. Extremely loud crackling sound, intermitent sound.
ODI #11557543 · Filed
Each of the two LED taillights have failed. The right rear LED turn signal failed in the Spring of 2022 when the car had approximately 12,000 miles of use and the left rear LED turn signal failed in the Fall of 2023 when the car had approximately 15,000 miles of use.
Crankshaft Sensor Firmware may Cause Stall
NHTSA #18V465000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice
Reported July 11, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 5,309 vehicles
Repair completion: 98.21% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified September 6, 2018 · Vehicles built May 18, 2018 – June 7, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.
Safety consequence
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Software Error for Instrument Panel/FMVSS 101
NHTSA #17V719000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice
Reported November 15, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 3,188 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.38% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified January 12, 2018 · Vehicles built February 22, 2017 – October 17, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2, and X3 xDrive 30i SAV vehicles. These vehicles may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Safety consequence
If the display does not illuminate during start up or does not illuminate various control and warning symbols while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other BMW M240I model years
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