NHTSA campaign 23V863000

BMW Recall 23V-863: Cylinder Head Cover may Crack and Leak Oil

NHTSA recall 23V863000 was reported by BMW of North America, LLC on December 20, 2023, with 5 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the BMW 430I for the 2024 model year. Owners were notified on February 14, 2024, per NHTSA.

Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files

Is my vehicle included?

This page lists, by model year, the vehicles NHTSA's recall record names for campaign 23V863000 in the model years try.vin imports (1995 and later); NHTSA's own record can list more. A model year on the list doesn't mean every vehicle of that year is included, and some may already have been repaired.

To see whether a specific vehicle is included and still needs the repair, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Key facts

NHTSA campaign
23V863000 (also written 23V-863 or 23V863)
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Report received
Potentially affected
5 vehicles (per NHTSA)
Component
Engine
Owners notified

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)

NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.

Vehicles listed for this recall

NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 23V863000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.

NHTSA's recall notice

As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 23V863000.

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 BMW 430i convertible vehicles. The cylinder head cover may develop cracks, resulting in oil leaking into engine compartment.

Safety consequence

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as a hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the cylinder head cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 14, 2024. 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.

Sources

Official NHTSA notice for recall 23V863000

Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.