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2023 BMW 3 Series, BMW 4 Series and others recall: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on December 6, 2023. It covers about 552 vehicles.

vehicles affected
552
reported
Dec 6, 2023
owners notified
Jan 26, 2024
related complaints
11

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

What is wrong
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 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M), X6 SAV (X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M), and Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 23V821000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 11 complaints about transmission problems.

Questions about recall 23V821000

Is there a recall on the 2023 BMW 3 Series, BMW 4 Series and others control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)?

Yes. Recall 23V821000, reported on December 6, 2023, covers about 552 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 23V821000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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