2023 BMW M3 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
58/100
#6 most-complained of 13 M3 years
NHTSA lists 1 complaint and 1 recall for the 2023 BMW M3, giving it a complaint index of 58, ranking 6th worst among 13 model years of data. It sits in the middle of the pack, not among the worst years.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16 city / 23 hwy
Top 2023 BMW M3 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (100%)
2023 BMW M3 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V118000Feb 23, 2023Electrical System120 vehicles
Electrical system:body control module:software
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.
2023 BMW M3 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other M3 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 BMW M3 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows only 1 complaint and a complaint index of 58 for the 2023 BMW M3, which ranks 6th worst out of 13 model years, putting it in the middle relative to other M3 years.
- Does the 2023 BMW M3 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA recall 23V118000 covers the Electrical System. BMW dealers update the ECU software free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023.
- What is the top problem area for the 2023 BMW M3?
- The top problem area reported is Transmission & Powertrain, which accounts for 100% of the single complaint on file, including one crash and no fires.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 BMW M3?
- The EPA rates the 2023 BMW M3 at 19 mpg combined (16 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200.
- How does the 2023 BMW M3 compare to other M3 years to avoid?
- Years like 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2018 carry 'Avoid' verdicts with higher complaint indexes (83, 100, 92, and 75), while 2023 has a lower complaint index of 58 and no verdict assigned.