Model year 2023 · Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars, Midsize Cars
2023 BMW M: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2023 BMW M at 17–19 mpg combined across 15 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
2
EPA combined mpg
17–19
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as M2, M3, M8.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a BMW dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2023 BMW M recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 BMW M, newest first.
Electrical system: Body control module: Software
NHTSA 23V118000Reported Feb 23, 2023
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected
120 (estimate)
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
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.
Electrical system: Software; Visibility: Power window devices and controls
Units affected
3,193 (estimate)
Problem
BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, Alpine B8 xDrive), 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i xDrive, M2), and 2022-2023 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. When the digital key is removed from the vehicle, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software may still allow the power windows and sunroof to be closed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."
Risk
Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software for the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. In addition, the digital key function via cellular service and Wi-Fi capability will be deactivated until the vehicle is updated with new software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2023 BMW M fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2023 BMW M crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2023 BMW M NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2023 BMW M3 Sedan 4 DR AWD
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No
2023 BMW M3 Sedan 4 DR RWD
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No
2023 BMW M4 Convertible C AWD
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No
2023 BMW M4 Convertible C RWD
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No
2023 BMW M4 Coupe 2 DR AWD
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No
2023 BMW M4 Coupe 2 DR RWD
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No
2023 BMW M5 Sedan 4 DR AWD
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No
2023 BMW M8 Convertible C AWD
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No
2023 BMW M8 Coupe 2 DR AWD
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No
2023 BMW M8 Gran Coupe 4 DR AWD
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No
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2023 BMW M owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 BMW M, most recently on Sep 1, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2023 BMW M complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Power train
2
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
