2023 BMW M3 recalls and problems

The 2023 BMW M3 has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

How the 2023 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 20 M3 model years — 20th most.

1recalls

1complaints

1crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Feb 23, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V118000 · 120 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.

Risk: Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2023 vs. other BMW M3 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2023. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2023 BMW M3 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2023 BMW M3, the latest from Feb 23, 2023 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 BMW M3?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.