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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2023 BMW XM 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
6
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
2
Latest campaign
Jul 1, 2026

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electronic stability control (ESC)2Oct 2, 2024
Air bags2Sep 7, 2023
Service brakes, hydraulic1Jul 1, 2026
Engine and engine cooling1Apr 26, 2023

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jul 1, 2026Latest campaign
Jul 1, 202626V422000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist electric

A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V422000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Risk
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V422000 · Jul 1, 2026
Oct 2, 202424V739000

Electronic stability control (ESC)

A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V739000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Risk
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the integrated brake module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under recall number 24V-104 and will need to have the new remedy completed.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V739000 · Oct 2, 2024
Feb 12, 202424V104000

Electronic stability control (ESC)

A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V104000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Risk
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V104000 · Feb 12, 2024
Sep 7, 202323V622000

Air bags

An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V622000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW XM, 2024 BMW X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, X5 xDrive50e, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, and Alpina XB7 vehicles. The front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended.
Risk
An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V622000 · Sep 7, 2023
Jul 10, 202323V471000

Air bags: knee bolster

A knee air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V471000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, xDrive 50e, 2024 X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, 2024 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, Alpina XB7, and 2023 XM vehicles. The knee air bag (driver and/or passenger) may not have been manufactured correctly, which can result in the knee air bag not deploying as intended.
Risk
A knee air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the knee air bag (driver and/or passenger), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V471000 · Jul 10, 2023
Apr 26, 202323V294000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission control

A loose connection between the exhaust system and catalytic converter increases the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V294000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X7 M60i and XM vehicles. The fasteners that connect the exhaust system and the catalytic converter may not have been tightened correctly.
Risk
A loose connection between the exhaust system and catalytic converter increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the gasket between the exhaust system and the catalytic converter, and tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V294000 · Apr 26, 2023
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).

Owner complaints by component2

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
2Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Service brakes2100000
Power train150000
Unknown or other150000
Electronic stability control (ESC)150000

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.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “On June 8, 2026, I parked my 2023 BMW XM on my residential driveway, exited the vehicle, and walked toward my residence. My Ring security camera captured the incident.”

    Filed 08/22/2026 · ODI 11758795
  • Electronic stability control (ESC)

    “The contact owns a 2023 BMW XM. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”

    Filed 06/18/2024 · ODI 11595159

Other BMW XM model years

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2023 BMW XM recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 BMW XM have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 BMW XM. The most recent, 26V422000 (reported July 1, 2026), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2023 BMW XM recalls for?

The largest group is electronic stability control (ESC), with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (2), service brakes, hydraulic (1), engine and engine cooling (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2023 BMW XM?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 2 filed with NHTSA (100%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

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

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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