Car was parked and turned off in our driveway and it rolled backwards down the driveway and into the street
The worst 2023 BMW M3 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission1
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- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Electrical system: body control module: software
- What is wrong
- 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 not lock the doors as intended.
- Risk
- Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 23V118000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2023 BMW M3 22
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- While driving on a smooth and/or unevenroad, a “cracking” sound is heard from therear wheel arch area...
- In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing...
- Hood lever is pulled twice but the hood only achieves the pre-latch position on both sides.
- While driving on a smooth and/or uneven road, a “cracking” sound is heard from the rear wheel arch area...
- Emissions recall 25E-A03: program contol units (dme)
- An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in...
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- With the vehicle is on a lift and the front struts are in the extended position, there may be a cracking...
- A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP)...
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective February 9, 2023) on certain Model Year 2022 â 2023 BMW...
What 2023 BMW M3 owners say
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Questions about the 2023 BMW M3
Is the 2023 BMW M3 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2023 BMW M3, fewer than a typical M3 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 BMW M3?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2023 BMW M3 have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
What year does the BMW M3 have bad transmission?
The BMW M3 model years with the most transmission complaints are 2008 (37 complaints), 2009 (24 complaints) and 2003 (14 complaints).
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