2023 BMW 3 Series recalls

1 safety recall, 28 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
28Complaints
8Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2023 BMW 3 Series recall list

Power Train recall

23V-821
December 6, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
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.
Safety 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.

2023 BMW 3 Series owner complaints

28 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System10
Exterior Lighting8
Unknown or Other8
Engine6
Vehicle Speed Control4
Service Brakes4
Forward Collision Avoidance4

Recent complaints

October 7, 2026EngineCrash

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 front wall. I had an doctors appt. there and decided to still straighten car and I said if it goes full throttle again I would immediately put the car in neutral and turn the car off, which I did. Each time the car went full throttle I hit the brake pedal as hard as I can push. Leaving the car I tried locking the car with my key fob, it wouldn't lock or turn off the headlights, it caused the horn to keep beeping for no reason.

September 25, 2026Electrical SystemEngine

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. Like the car is in park and I took my foot ass the gas but it’s still an uncontrolled acceleration issue. It revved up to the redline or highest rpm and stayed like that for 2 minutes. The only was for me to stop it was turn the car off.

September 1, 2026Exterior 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. The vehicle has not been involved in a collision, the headlight has not been physically damaged, and no aftermarket DRL or headlight components have been installed. The affected factory BMW/HELLA right-front headlamp is BMW part number 63 11 7 886 944 (63117886944), with HELLA number 7886664-03 and HELLA assembly number 1EX 016.437-46. I was advised that correcting the failed integrated DRL may require replacement of the complete headlight assembly rather than replacement of a simple bulb or inexpensive serviceable l

July 21, 2026Electrical System

The contact owns a 2023 BMW 330I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V056000 (Electrical System). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.

March 23, 2026Electrical SystemVehicle Speed ControlEngine

On one occasion, the car automatically applied the breaks and parked itself while driving on a main road. On another occasion, while parking the car at the home it accelerated aggressively and almost crashed into the garage- driver lost complete control of the car. On a separate occasion, the gauge console (screen behind the steering wheel) became morphed and could not show the MPH- an electrical glitch it seemed. The last occasion the car stopped and parked itself while accelerating or braking on the highway.

2023 BMW 3 Series crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 BMW 3 Series Sedan 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2023 BMW 3 Series Sedan 4 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2023 BMW 3 Series Hybrid Sedan 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2023 BMW 3 Series Hybrid Sedan 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Driver aids on the tested 2023 BMW 3 Series: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning no, lane departure warning no. Rollover risk: 9.2%.

2023 BMW 3 Series recall FAQ

Does the 2023 BMW 3 Series have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 BMW 3 Series. The most recent, filed December 6, 2023, concerns the power train.

What are the most common 2023 BMW 3 Series problems?

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (10 reports), followed by exterior lighting.

Is the 2023 BMW 3 Series safe?

The 2023 BMW 3 Series earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2023 BMW 3 Series?

Contact any authorized BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Hybrid Sedan.