NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 BMW M3 Recalls & Complaints
The 2023 BMW M3 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 M3. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2023 BMW M3 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2023 BMW M3, describing incidents dated June 26, 2025.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11669571 · Filed
Car was parked and turned off in our driveway and it rolled backwards down the driveway and into the street
Unlocked Door May Open During Crash
NHTSA #23V118000 · Electrical System — Body Control Module — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported February 23, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 120 vehicles
Repair completion: 97.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified April 10, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
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 M3 model years
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