2023 Bmw 4 Series problems, complaints & recalls
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 (23)
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.
Structure:body 2025-01-13 · B510125 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the following issues may occur when signaling the tailgate to open: the tailgate latch does not unlock the tailgate will not completely open
Structure:body 2024-08-27 · B511823 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a groaning noise is heard from the trunk whendriving on rough roads.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-08-19 · B510923 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sudden failure of the power window(s).
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.
Electrical System 2024-07-08 · B651724 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
it is not possible to complete the setup of the bmw digital key function in the vehicle with a smartphone. the main digital key cannot be paired using the my bmw app. the digital key pairing process does notrespond after the message “please place your smartphone on the nfc tray” appears in the centr
Electrical System 2024-06-20 · B651524 · Service Campaign
certain vehicles may experience operation issues with various key functions, including: no nfc key card functionality no digital key menu in the central information display (cid) inability to pair a smartphone as a digital key through mybmw app
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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.