Model year 2023 · BMW

2023 BMW 2 Series / M2 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 BMW 2 Series / M2. The most recent was reported on January 30, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 228I, 228I XDRIVE, 230I, M2, M240I.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 BMW 2 Series / M2, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V056000	January 30, 2026	Electrical System › Starter Assembly
24V711000	September 25, 2024	Structure › Body
23V099000	February 17, 2023	Electrical System › Software
23V039000	February 1, 2023	Air Bags › Side/Window

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Air Bags (1) · Structure (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V056000

Electrical System › Starter Assembly

Report received by NHTSA: January 30, 2026
Owner notification: March 27, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 87,394 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 230I

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.

Safety risk

Fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V056000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V711000

Structure › Body

Report received by NHTSA: September 25, 2024
Owner notification: November 18, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 7 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 228I, 228I XDRIVE

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 228i, 228i xDrive, and 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The bolts that connect the front body structure to the vehicle chassis may not have been tightened properly.

Safety risk

A loose front body structure may not adequately protect occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, tighten the front structure bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V711000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V099000

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA: February 17, 2023
Owner notification: April 18, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 3,193 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 230I, M2, M240I

Components: Electrical System › Software; Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls

Defect summary

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 M40i vehicles. When the digital key is removed from the vehicle, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software may still allow the power windows and sunroof to be closed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."

Safety risk

Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.

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 with new software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V099000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V039000

Air Bags › Side/Window

Report received by NHTSA: February 1, 2023
Owner notification: March 31, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 804 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 230I, M240I

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A backrest cover panel that breaks during side air bag deployment may cause the air bag to deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury to second-row seat occupants.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V039000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: February 2, 2026.