2023 Bmw 8 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 (16)
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.
Service Brakes 2026-01-27 · InVehicle-InApp-Comm · Over The Air
it was determined that due to bad data input of the dsc, there can be damage to the rear axle differential of your vehicle. it is necessary that the control units in your vehicle are reprogrammed.
Structure:body 2025-07-17 · B540125 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
when the vehicle is parked in the sun for longperiod of time, the convertible top will notopen. note: while pressing and holding down the top’s actuation button for a normal top opening cycle- the side windows open the rear bow folds upwards the convertible top unlocks at the front bow the convertib
Structure:body 2024-11-28 · B068424 · Other
rear spoiler return
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.
Lane Departure: Warning 2024-07-08 · B660224 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in the operation of frontal collision or lane departure systems, once a restriction is detected, a yellow warning indicator will be displayed for either system in the instrument cluster (aka “kombi”). the illuminated warning will remain until the restriction is eliminated and no longer detected. a c
Power Train 2024-06-28 · 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.
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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.