repaired · 2019 Q4
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
2018 BMW M240iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2018 BMW M240i, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-719 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 10, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 BMW M240i has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Exterior lighting
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2018 BMW M240i recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. 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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other M240i year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the M240i median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What M240i owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The daytime running lights (DRL) LED module overheated due to poor thermal design burning the connection point and turning the"angel eyes" amber, yellow.When the LED module overheats, it chars and browns the leading edge of the internal fiber optic light tube which permanently alters the refracted…
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.
Own a 2018 M240i?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.