Model year guide

2021 BMW M240I

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 BMW M240I is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 8 on record.

2021 BMW M240I — representative photo
Representative photo

2021 BMW M240I at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined21–24 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2021 BMW M240I recalls 2

Seat Belts NHTSA Campaign #21V554000 · 21/07/2021

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 (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i…

Fix: 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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Ro…

Structure:body:roof And Pillars NHTSA Campaign #21V342000 · 12/05/2021

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 BMW 230i and M240i vehicles. Supports within the roof liner may be insecurely attached.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the roof liner as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will not be sent. The one owner was notified on June 15, 2021 by telephone and the vehicle has been repaired. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2021 BMW M240I MPG & running costs

Combined21–24 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,567
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8) or Manual 6-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,833 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2021 BMW M240I costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,835
Fuel only$17,835
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 25

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 25.

The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.

Bulletin B010224 · Engine · May 2026

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 information for the dealer on how to handle “di…

Bulletin B611305 · Electrical System · Jan 2024

PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES

Bulletin B011423 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2023

Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-

Bulletin B340714 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2023

After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.

Bulletin B651523 · Electrical System · May 2023

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 t…

Bulletin B840822 · Electrical System, Equipment · Mar 2023

After an automatic engine start (MSA start), the transmission intermittently goes into the Park "P" or Neutral "N" position without any customer influence.

Bulletin B122519 · Power Train · Dec 2022

The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded t…

Bulletin SIB651312 · Electrical System · May 2022

Component and Issue Specific Limited Emission Warranty Extension. This bulletin is notice of a limited emission warranty extension. This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service Action. There is no immediate repair required unless the BMW vehicle is currently ex…

Bulletin B010722 · Fuel System, Gasoline, Exterior Lighting · Apr 2022

The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.

Bulletin B170121 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 2022

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the M240I. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2021 BMW M240I vehicles on record

Other BMW M240I model years

2021 BMW M240I — frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 BMW M240I have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 BMW M240I. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2021 BMW M240I get?

The 2021 BMW M240I has U.S. EPA estimates of 21–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (6 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.