BMW M240i Problems: 10 Issues Every Owner Should Know

The B58 engine uses a plastic charge pipe to route compressed air from the turbocharger to the throttle body. Under sustained high boost conditions, the factory plastic charge pipe can crack, split, or blow off, resulting in an immediate and total loss of boost pressure. This failure can occur on completely stock vehicles as the plastic degrades from repeated heat cycling over time, but is accelerated by any ECU tune that increases boost pressure.

The B58 engine's valve cover gasket is prone to degradation and oil leaks, typically developing around 60,000-100,000 miles. The rubber gasket material shrinks and dries out through repeated heat cycles, allowing oil to seep and eventually drip down the sides of the engine. In more severe cases, oil can leak into the spark plug tubes, causing misfires and potential ignition coil damage.

The B58 engine's VANOS solenoid o-rings degrade due to wear and high temperatures, causing oil leaks and variable valve timing faults. When the o-rings fail, oil pressure to the VANOS system is compromised, leading to rough idle, reduced power, and check engine lights. This is a continuation of a problem that has affected multiple generations of BMW inline-6 engines.

Both the N55 (M2) and S55 (M2 Competition) engines use plastic charge pipes that fail under boost pressure and heat cycles. The charge pipe routes pressurized air from the turbocharger(s) to the engine intake. Plastic becomes brittle and cracks, especially on tuned cars running higher boost. Failure causes sudden loss of power and limp mode. The N55 has a single large charge pipe, while the S55 has multiple boost pipes that can fail. Aftermarket aluminum pipes are considered mandatory for any tuned M2.

The F87 M2 and M2 Competition have marginal cooling capacity for sustained track use. The small grilles and compact engine bay restrict airflow to the radiator, oil cooler, and intercooler. On track, oil temperatures commonly exceed 280°F and coolant temperatures spike, leading to heat soak and power loss. The M2 Competition with S55 engine runs even hotter. Extended track sessions can cause cooling system component failure or engine damage from overheating. This is well-documented on M2 track forums and affects all F87 M2 models when pushed hard.

The Getrag DCT (dual-clutch transmission) in the M2 and M2 Competition experiences clutch pack wear from aggressive driving, launches, and track use. The DCT has two clutches (odd and even gears) that wear over time. Symptoms include shuddering during low-speed acceleration, rough shifting, and slipping under hard acceleration. Track use and repeated launch control engagements accelerate wear. DCT fluid degradation also contributes to poor shift quality. This transmission is shared with M3/M4 and has similar failure patterns.

Track-driven M2s (especially with sticky tires and aggressive alignment) can develop cracks in the rear subframe mounting points. The rear subframe holds the differential and rear suspension, and high lateral loads from track driving stress the mounting points. Cracks typically occur at the rear subframe-to-chassis connection points. This is most common on M2 Competition models with stickier tires and more power. Street-driven M2s rarely experience this issue. Symptoms include clunking from the rear, alignment going out of spec, and visible cracks during inspection.