NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 BMW 840I Recalls & Complaints
The 2023 BMW 840I has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2023 BMW 840I. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 BMW 840I. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Starter Motor May Fail and Overheat
NHTSA #25V644000 · Electrical System — Starter Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported September 25, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 145,102 vehicles
Repair completion: 58.75% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified February 9, 2026 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.
Safety consequence
An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 17, 2025.
Windows May Close Without Key Present/FMVSS 118
NHTSA #23V099000 · Visibility — Power Window Devices and Controls · NHTSA notice
Reported February 17, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 3,193 vehicles
Repair completion: 99.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified April 18, 2023
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
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.
Other BMW 840I model years
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