NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 BMW M240I Recalls & Complaints
The 2023 BMW M240I has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 BMW M240I. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2023 BMW M240I owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2023 BMW M240I, describing incidents dated September 23, 2023.
Most-cited components
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11546724 · Filed
Idrive 8 system failure. Not responding with app. No notifications if vehicle left running or unlocked. BMW server issues
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 November 3, 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.
Air Bag Cover Panels May Break During Deployment
NHTSA #23V039000 · Air Bags — Side/Window · NHTSA notice
Reported February 1, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 804 vehicles
Repair completion: 99.63% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified March 31, 2023
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i XDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive) vehicles. The second-row seat backrest cover panels for the side air bags may break during deployment of the side air bags.
Safety consequence
A backrest cover panel that breaks during side air bag deployment may cause the air bag to deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury to second-row seat occupants.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the rear seat backrest side air bag cover panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 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 M240I model years
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