Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Supra, 2022-2025 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2023 5 Series, 2022-2026 Z4, 2023-2024 4 Series Gran Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 4 Series Coupe, 3 Series, 2021-2025 X4, and 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
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Executive Vehicle Verdict
The 2023 BMW 3 Series has zero owner defect complaints and 5 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA.
EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl, 2L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid, and 3L 6-Cyl hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 26 to 29 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 73 MPGe (26–27 MPG on gasoline) with up to 22 miles of electric driving range. The 2023 BMW 3 Series belongs to the 7th generation (G20) 3 Series platform spanning model years 2019–2026.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 5 official campaigns
- • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
- • EPA Certified Range: 26–29 MPG across 6 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2023 BMW 3 Series?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330i Sedan | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 25 MPG | 34 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,600 / yr |
| 330i xDrive Sedan | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 24 MPG | 33 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| 330e Sedan Plug-in Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 69 MPGe (24 MPG) | 78 MPGe (32 MPG) | 73 MPGe (27 MPG) | 22 mi EV (310 mi total) | $2,800 / yr |
| M340i xDrive Sedan Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 32 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| M340i Sedan Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| 330e xDrive Sedan Plug-in Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 64 MPGe (22 MPG) | 75 MPGe (32 MPG) | 68 MPGe (26 MPG) | 20 mi EV (300 mi total) | $2,900 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2023 BMW 3 Series?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Sedan 4 DR AWD | — | ||||
| Sedan 4 DR AWD | 9.2% | ||||
| Hybrid Sedan 4 DR RWD | — | ||||
| Sedan 4 DR RWD | 9.2% |
No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 BMW 3 Series models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2023 BMW 3 Series?
Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Defect Summary: 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.
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2023 BMW 3 Series
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2023 BMW 3 Series
How many safety recalls does the 2023 BMW 3 Series have?
The 2023 BMW 3 Series is associated with 5 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2023 BMW 3 Series?
AutoUtility currently records zero consumer defect complaints on file with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) for the 2023 BMW 3 Series.
A zero-complaint record in federal databases reflects submitted owner filings and does not guarantee the absence of mechanical issues.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2023 BMW 3 Series?
Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2023 BMW 3 Series earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).
Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.
What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2023 BMW 3 Series get?
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2023 BMW 3 Series range from 26 to 29 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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