2023 BMW M440I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2023 BMW M440I, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2023 BMW M440I
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)
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…
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.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 BMW M440I have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Both the driver and passenger seatbelts have been replaced due to wear and shredding. Dealership has told us it was caused by the seatbelt extender “becoming delaminated” in both cases. This seems lik”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 21, 2026 · Seat belts
“Backup camera ineffective at night or in low light conditions, including parking garages during the day”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 17, 2024 · Back over prevention
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 M440I model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW M440I model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 BMW M440I | 5 | 4 |
| 2022 BMW M440I | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 BMW M440I | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 BMW M440I | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 BMW M440I | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2023 BMW M440I
How do I know if my 2023 BMW M440I 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 M440I; 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 23V118000).
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
- X53,154 complaints
- 328I2,578 complaints
- X32,004 complaints
- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
- 528I835 complaints
- 330I815 complaints
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.