2023 BMW 4 Series recalls

1 safety recall, 18 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

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1Recalls
18Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2023 BMW 4 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 4 Series owner complaints

18 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Seat Belts6
Electrical System3
Power Train3
Back Over Prevention3
Unknown or Other3

Recent complaints

June 21, 2026Seat Belts

Both the driver and passenger seatbelts have been replaced due to wear and shredding. Dealership has told us it was caused by the seatbelt extender “becoming delaminated” in both cases. This seems like a design flaw given the age and relatively low mileage (30,800). The more severe damage in the photograph is the driver’s side. The other is the passenger side that we proactively had replaced while the vehicle is still under its new vehicle warranty.

May 4, 2026Electrical System

The contact owns a 2023 BMW 430i. The contact received notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V056000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that that on several occasions when starting the vehicle there was a hesitation while starting the vehicle. The contact added that the hesitation while starting the vehicle using the key fob was more prevalent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.

April 26, 2026Seat Belts

I purchased my 2023 BMW 430i, coupe, X-Drive brand new on 04/14/2023 from BMW, Wesley Chapel Florida. On 05/14/2025, I observed my driver's side front seat belt to be extremely frayed and in an unsafe condition (see photo 05142025) and reported it to BMW Wesley Chapel immediately. The service manager advised me this was very unusual and he has never seen this condition before, but explained BMW Warranty will likely call it "normal wear and tear." The vehicle is under factory warranty for 5 years or 50K miles and it should be noted at the time of this incident the vehicle had 34,758 miles. BMW Wesley Chapel then offered a "one time goodwill replacement" for the seat belt as they could not fig

September 13, 2025Power Train

We were driving the vehicle on a vacation, and am error came on that the gear was malfunction and parking will disable vehicle. At this fine, we kept trying to clear the message to be able to view navigation, and error message kept coming back making it impossible to drive. We then parked the vehicle and had vehicle towed. Tow could not put car in neutral, and had to physically pull vehicle on to flatbed. Service advisor said water from cup holder area got into the controller.

November 17, 2024Back Over Prevention

Backup camera ineffective at night or in low light conditions, including parking garages during the day

2023 BMW 4 Series crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 BMW 4 Series Coupe 2 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2023 BMW 4 Series Coupe 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2023 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2023 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2023 BMW 4 Series Convertible C AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2023 BMW 4 Series Convertible C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Driver aids on the tested 2023 BMW 4 Series: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning no, lane departure warning no.

2023 BMW 4 Series recall FAQ

Does the 2023 BMW 4 Series have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 BMW 4 Series. The most recent, filed December 6, 2023, concerns the power train.

What are the most common 2023 BMW 4 Series problems?

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is seat belts (6 reports), followed by electrical system.

Is the 2023 BMW 4 Series safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2023 BMW 4 Series.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2023 BMW 4 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: 4 Series Coupe, 4 Series Gran Coupe, 4 Series Convertible.