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2023 BMW 3 Series

Free recalls, owner complaints, and NHTSA safety ratings for the 2023 BMW 3 Series, plus how to check this specific vehicle before you buy.

The 2023 BMW 3 Series has 1 NHTSA recall on record and 0 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for this model year. Below is the full breakdown, plus how to check this specific vehicle by VIN before you buy in Alberta.

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2023 BMW 3 Series recalls (1)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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.
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.

2023 BMW 3 Series owner complaints (0)

No NHTSA complaints were found for the 2023 BMW 3 Series.

Checking a used BMW 3 Series before you buy

The recall, complaint, and safety data above describes the 2023 3 Series in general. To know the condition and history of the specific vehicle you're looking at, check it by VIN. A VIN check shows whether this particular 3 Series's recalls are still outstanding, and a full history report adds accident, title, and ownership records the data above can't show.

Before you buy a 2023 BMW 3 Series in Alberta:

Run a free VIN check on the exact vehicle for its own recalls and safety data.
Run an Alberta Personal Property Registry lien search so you don't inherit debt.
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
If it's a dealer, confirm their AMVIC licence.

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2023 BMW 3 Series — questions and answers

Does the 2023 BMW 3 Series have any recalls?+

Our check found 1 NHTSA recall associated with the 2023 BMW 3 Series. Check the specific vehicle by VIN to see which remain outstanding, since some may already have been repaired. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

How many complaints does the 2023 BMW 3 Series have?+

NHTSA lists 0 owner complaints for the 2023 BMW 3 Series in our results. Complaints are problems reported by owners and don't always lead to a recall, but a pattern of similar complaints is worth weighing before you buy.

Is the 2023 BMW 3 Series safe?+

NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for the 2023 BMW 3 Series. Review the owner complaints above and get an independent inspection to assess the specific vehicle's condition.

How do I check a 2023 BMW 3 Series VIN?+

Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN into our free VIN check to see recalls, complaints, and safety ratings for that exact vehicle, then run an Alberta Personal Property Registry (PPR) lien search before you pay.

Are recall repairs on a BMW free?+

Yes. Safety recall repairs are performed at no cost by a franchised BMW dealer, even for a used vehicle and even if you're not the original owner. Confirm the required parts are in stock before relying on the fix.