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2023 BMW M240I Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2023 BMW M240I, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
1
owner complaint to NHTSA
17–19
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2023 BMW M240I

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Software (electrical system) and power window devices and controls (visibility)

    NHTSA 23V099000 Reported 3,193 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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…

  2. Air bags: side/window

    NHTSA 23V039000 Reported 804 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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.

    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.

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2023 BMW M240I have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Idrive 8 system failure. Not responding with app. No notifications if vehicle left running or unlocked. BMW server issues”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 26, 2023 · Unknown or other

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.

Combined17–19 mpg
City / Highway15–16 / 21–24
FuelPremium
EPA classCompact Cars, Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars
Engine6/8 cyl, 3/4.4 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S8); Manual 6-spd

Compare BMW M240I model years

Recall and complaint counts for every BMW M240I model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2017 BMW M240I03
2018 BMW M240I23
2019 BMW M240I10
2020 BMW M240I10
2021 BMW M240I20
2022 BMW M240I04
2023 BMW M240I21
2025 BMW M240I02

Checking a specific 2023 BMW M240I

How do I know if my 2023 BMW M240I 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2023 BMW M240I; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 23V039000).

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.

Other BMW models

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.