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2023 BMW 230i

3 recalls Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #23V039000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The side air bag cover in your 2 Series Coupe is a small panel that protects the air bag from damage. In some 2023 models, this panel can break when the side air bag deploys.
Risk if Unfixed
If this panel breaks when the side air bag goes off, it could cause the air bag to inflate differently than it should, which increases the risk of injury to the people sitting in the back seats.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty side air bag cover panels with new ones, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i XDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive) vehicles. The second-row seat backrest cover panels for the side air bags may break during deployment of the side air bags.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A backrest cover panel that breaks during side air bag deployment may cause the air bag to deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury to second-row seat occupants.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear seat backrest side air bag cover panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Moderate #26V056000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The starter motor in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps your engine turn over when you turn the key. In certain 2021-2024 models, the starter motor can overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter motor overheats, it could catch fire, which increases the risk of serious injury, as a fire in your vehicle can spread quickly and pose a significant threat to you and others nearby.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the engine starter motor with a new one, free of charge. You'll receive a letter with instructions on how to schedule the repair once the remedy is available, and you may also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Fire increases the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. A letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on March 27, 2026. Owners will receive another letter once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.
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Moderate #23V099000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's power windows and sunroof are controlled by a computer system. In some 2022-2023 models, this system might not properly stop working when you take your digital key out of the car.
Risk if Unfixed
If you accidentally close the windows or sunroof without the key, it could trap you or someone else inside, increasing the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will update the computer system's software for free. They'll also temporarily disable the digital key function until the update is done. You should schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, Alpine B8 xDrive), 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i xDrive, M2), and 2022-2023 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. When the digital key is removed from the vehicle, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software may still allow the power windows and sunroof to be closed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the software for the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. In addition, the digital key function via cellular service and Wi-Fi capability will be deactivated until the vehicle is updated with new software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Browse by Component

AIR BAGS
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
VISIBILITY
1 recall

Other BMW 230i Years

2024
1 recall
2022
2 recalls
2021
2 recalls
2020
1 recall
2019
1 recall
2018
2 recalls

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