BMW M240i years to avoid and best years
There are not enough BMW M240i years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2017 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (3 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2018 at 0 (from 2 complaints), 2022 at 0 (from 4 complaints), and 2017 at 1 (from 3 complaints). The BMW M240i 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2017 BMW M240i, 1 of 3 complaints name Air bags.
Data as of .
2017
2018
2022
2017
2025–26
BMW M240i reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market BMW M240i. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 26 |
| 2025 Too early | 1 | 2 | 0 | Electrical system, Structure, Latches, locks, and linkages | 26 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 26 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 26 |
| 2022 Fewest | 0 | 4 | 0 | Exterior lighting | 26 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 23 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 24 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 23 |
| 2018 Fewest | 0 | 2 | 2 | Electrical system | 23.3 |
| 2017 Most | 1 | 3 | 0 | Air bags | 24.2 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible
- Oil
- 0W-20 · 6.9 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/40R18, 245/35R18
Known issues for this generation
Recall 19V352000 covers certain 2019-2020 M240i and M240i xDrive vehicles (with 230i, M2 Competition, 430i, 440i, M4, and 330i xDrive Sportswagon; ~5,079 units total) where knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded; dealers replace the knee air bag modules. Recall 17V719000 covers certain 2018 M240i and M240i xDrive vehicles (with 230i, M2, and X3 xDrive 30i; ~3,188 units) for instrument-panel software that can cause the gauges to go blank.
- Body styles
- Coupe
- Oil
- 0W-20 · 6.9 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/40R18, 245/35R18
Known issues for this generation
Recall 23V039000 covers certain 2023 M240i and M240i xDrive Coupe vehicles (with 230i / 230i xDrive; ~804 units total) where second-row seat backrest cover panels for the side air bags may break during deployment; dealers replace the cover panels. Recall 23V099000 covers certain 2023 2 Series Coupe models including M240i (with 8 Series models among others; ~3,193 units) for window/sunroof software that can close unintentionally without the key present; dealers update ECU software.
Frequently asked questions
Which BMW M240i years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2018 at 0 (from 2 complaints), 2022 at 0 (from 4 complaints), and 2017 at 1 (from 3 complaints).
Which BMW M240i year has the most owner complaints?
2017 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (3 complaints). On the 2017 BMW M240i, 1 of 3 complaints name Air bags.
How do BMW M240i owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough BMW M240i years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
Which BMW M240i years are too early to compare?
The BMW M240i 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What engine oil does a US BMW M240i use?
0W-20 With filter, about 6.9 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
What tire sizes fit a US BMW M240i?
Published US specs commonly list front 225/40R18, 245/35R18 and rear 225/40R18, 245/35R18; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
What NHTSA recalls affect the US BMW M240i?
Recall 23V039000 covers certain 2023 M240i and M240i xDrive Coupe vehicles (with 230i / 230i xDrive; ~804 units total) where second-row seat backrest cover panels for the side air bags may break during deployment; dealers replace the cover panels. Recall 23V099000 covers certain 2023 2 Series Coupe models including M240i (with 8 Series models among others; ~3,193 units) for window/sunroof software that can close unintentionally without the key present; dealers update ECU software.