2023 Bmw 3 Series problems, complaints & recalls
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Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2023-12-06 · campaign 23V821000 · 552 vehicles
Defect: 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 x
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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (31)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2024-08-16 · B270220 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
there is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: cornering or accelerating from low speeds driving with low to medium loads there are no warning lights or check control messages.
Structure:body 2024-06-04 · B650421 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a rattling/ droning noise is heard in the vehicle interior when the air conditioning (ac) is activated. vibrationsare felt in the driver’s footwell.
Electrical System 2024-05-30 · B651224 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the central information display (cid) screen goes black and the headunit (hu-h3) resets sporadically.after a short period of time, the function of the cid and hu-h3 is available again. additionally, fault code b7f8f9 – “hu-h: reset” will be stored in the hu-h3. the issue may occur multiple times whi
Electrical System 2024-05-07 · B650724 · Service Campaign
in vehicles that are not mapped to a bmw id, the manual time setting option is not selectable (greyed-out)in the system settings menu. time cannot be manually set in the vehicle.
Power Train 2024-05-03 · B270220 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
there is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: cornering or accelerating from low speeds driving with low to medium loads there are no warning lights or check control messages.
Steering 2024-05-01 · B360121 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
at low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees f) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned.
Showing the 6 most recent of 31 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.