2023 BMW M2 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2023 BMW M2, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2023 BMW M2
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Software (electrical system) and power window devices and controls (visibility)
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…
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…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 BMW M2 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My 2023 BMW M2 6-speed manual suffered a catastrophic clutch/transmission/drivetrain failure at approximately 16,000 miles. The vehicle is stock and was still under BMW warranty/CPO coverage. I purcha”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 1, 2026 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2023 BMW M (M2 Coupe, M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan, M3 Competition Sedan, M3 Sedan, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–16 / 21–24 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/4.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8); Manual 6-spd |
Compare BMW M2 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW M2 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 BMW M2 | 1 | 5 |
| 2017 BMW M2 | 0 | 17 |
| 2018 BMW M2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 BMW M2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 BMW M2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 BMW M2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 BMW M2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 BMW M2 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2023 BMW M2
How do I know if my 2023 BMW M2 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2023 BMW M2; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V099000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.