2023 BMW M3
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 BMW M3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 25 on record.
2023 BMW M3 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2023 BMW M3 recalls 1
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to no…
Fix: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 8 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2023 BMW M3. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 56
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 56.
While driving on a smooth and/or unevenroad, a “cracking” sound is heard from therear wheel arch area (highlighted in orange) on either the right or left side.
Bulletin B410725 · Structure · Jan 2026In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the customer may not even be inside the vehicle.
Bulletin B840625 · Electrical System · Oct 2025Hood lever is pulled twice but the hood only achieves the pre-latch position on both sides.
Bulletin B512222 · Structure · Sep 2025While driving on a smooth and/or uneven road, a “cracking” sound is heard from the rear wheel arch area (highlighted in orange) on either the right or left side.
Bulletin B410725 · Structure · Aug 2025EMISSIONS RECALL 25E-A03: PROGRAM CONTOL UNITS (DME)
Bulletin B120125 · Electrical System · Jun 2025An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in thecenter of the instrument panel. The groaning noise always occurs when either a ventilation flap, air stratification flap or the recirculated airflap mov…
Bulletin B640422 · Electrical System, Visibility · Feb 2024The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âÂÂdi…
Bulletin B611305 · Electrical System · Jan 2024With the vehicle is on a lift and the front struts are in the extended position, there may be a cracking and orclicking type noise when turning the steering wheel left/right. See attached video V31 01 24. The sound can reoccur when the vehicle is lowered, and…
Bulletin B310124 · Suspension · Jan 2024A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system,…
Bulletin B160123 · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jan 2024BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective February 9, 2023) on certain Model Year 2022 âÃÂà2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between June 29, 2022 and February 16, 2023. This was originally called âÃÂÃÂWireless Charging TrayâÃÂÃÂ.…
Bulletin B840323 · Electrical System · Dec 2023Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the M3 SEDAN RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the BMW M3
The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M GmbH. M3 models have been produced for every generation of 3 Series since the E30 M3 was introduced in 1986.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2023 BMW M3 vehicles on record
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2023 BMW M3WBS31AY060FS15621
2023 BMW M3WBS43AY02PFR43428
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2023 BMW M3WBS43AY0XPFP52114
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2023 BMW M3WBS43AY06RFS07837
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2023 BMW M3WBS63AY02RFR36121