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Service bulletin B340320

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10177623
Published by NHTSA2020-07-27
Manufacturer's numberB340320
Manufacturer's date2020-06-01
NHTSA componentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

NHTSA's summary

PREMATURE WEAR OF THE REAR AXLE BRAKE PADS WITH STANDARD BRAKES: The CBS data and Check Control (CC) message shows the rear axle brake pads are worn, and the vehicle has less than 15,500 miles. Increased residual braking forces in the rear axle brake calipers caused by production-related deviations on the surface of the piston ring seal.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Brakes, Engine

Vehicles listed
BMW 330E2021
BMW 330I2019, 2020
BMW M340I2020
BMW Z42019, 2020

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20260402026-01-30. Engine
20255142025-09-25. Engine
24V5760002024-08-01. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
20214792021-08-03. Brakes
21V5980002021-08-02. ENGINE
20210612021-02-10. Brakes
19V7320002019-10-15. ENGINE

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
B0102242026-08-03. Warranty extension. The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
B0103242026-05-18. Warranty extension. 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.
B0630252025-05-02. Other. Coolant Pump Return
B0625252025-04-04. Other. Bearing Shell Return
B0103242024-09-29. Warranty extension. For this vehicle, 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. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
B0103242024-05-31. Warranty extension. EVAP SYSTEM PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15/150
B1207212024-04-01. Service bulletin. Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter alternator / belt for 48V system (OSA_RIEMEN_RISS): Belt betweenCombustion engine and starter generator torn And/or one or more of the following other issues are also occurring: Noise in the area of the belt drive. Odor from the engine compartment. Smoke formation in the area of the belt drive. Drive belt damaged or prematurely worn. Torn drive belt.
B1207212023-12-06. Service bulletin. Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter alternator / belt for 48V system (OSA_RIEMEN_RISS): Belt betweenCombustion engine and starter generator torn And/or one or more of the following other issues are also occurring: Noise in the area of the belt drive. Odor from the engine compartment. Smoke formation in the area of the belt drive. Drive belt damaged or prematurely worn. Torn drive belt.
B0114232023-12-06. Service bulletin. PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES
B3407142023-11-01. Service bulletin. Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-