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2023 BMW 3 Series recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 14
Latest campaign: Jan 30, 2026

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	2	Jan 30, 2026	26V056000 23V118000
Power train	1	Dec 6, 2023	23V821000
Back over prevention	1	Oct 7, 2022	22V747000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jan 30, 2026Latest campaign


Jan 30, 202626V056000	Electrical system: starter assembly Fire increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V056000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component. Risk Fire increases the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026. Filed under 330i Campaign NHTSA 26V056000 · Jan 30, 2026
Dec 6, 202323V821000	Power train: automatic transmission control module (tcm/PCM/tecm) Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a… DetailsHide details for campaign 23V821000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (850i xDrive, M8), X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M), X4 SAV (X4 xDrive30i), X5 SAV (X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M), X6 SAV (X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M), and Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit. Risk Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Filed under 3 Series Campaign NHTSA 23V821000 · Dec 6, 2023
Feb 23, 202323V118000	Electrical system: body control module software Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V118000 What's wrong 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. Filed under 330e, 330i, M340i Campaign NHTSA 23V118000 · Feb 23, 2023
Oct 7, 202222V747000	Back over prevention: software An obstructed rearview image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V747000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330e and 330e xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. After shifting into reverse, the rearview camera software may cause a portion of the rearview image to be obstructed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk An obstructed rearview image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-80-525-7417. Filed under 330e Campaign NHTSA 22V747000 · Oct 7, 2022

Merged from NHTSA model names: 330i, 3 Series, 330e, M340i. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component14

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

14Complaints filed

4Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Electrical system	5	36	0	0
Exterior lighting	4	29	0	0
Unknown or other	4	29	1	0
Engine	3	21	1	0
Vehicle speed control	2	14	1	0
Service brakes	2	14	2	2
Forward collision avoidance	2	14	1	2

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names 3 Series Hybrid Sedan, 3 Series Sedan.

Latest reports

Engine
“While parallel parking in a parking structure; my car accelerated full throttle backing up hitting the back wall ; then I tried going forward to straighten the car up, it accelerated full throttle forward hitting the…”
Filed 10/07/2026 · ODI 11769578
Electrical system
“My car was on for about 5 minutes. I didn’t mean to step on the gas but I did and the car wouldn’t stop accelerating.”
Filed 09/25/2026 · ODI 11766839
Exterior lighting
“I own a 2023 BMW 330i xDrive. The factory passenger-side/right-front inner LED daytime running light has failed while the other headlight functions continue to operate normally.”
Filed 09/01/2026 · ODI 11761472

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2023 BMW 3 Series recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 BMW 3 Series have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 BMW 3 Series. The most recent, 26V056000 (reported January 30, 2026), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2023 BMW 3 Series recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: power train (1), back over prevention (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2023 BMW 3 Series?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 14 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 BMW 3 Series?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.

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