2023 BMW 230I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2023 BMW 230I
The 2023 BMW 230I has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2023 BMW 230I
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2023 BMW 230I, potentially affecting up to 94,584 vehicles.
Recall 23V099000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 3,193 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 23V099000 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
| 3,193 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 23V039000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| 804 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 26V056000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
| 87,394 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: Fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 24, 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2023 BMW 230I
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 BMW 230I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Rear traffic cross is a joke. Had in the shop twice and was told it worked as required, took it and checked with cars coming behind me. Maybe worked 30% of the time if the other car was within 3ft. This is not a safety feature as stated. My Cad would notify me when a car was 12ft away.. was told the shop can't do anything further until BMW notifies them. No accidents yet but it may hit the car and not go off. Called the factory rep and he knew of other complaints but his hands were tied, put it inmy file. BMW needs to be able to rectify this with a reliable solution
None of the 3 navigation apps work in my BRAND NEW 2023 BMW. You’ll see it has me going thru oceans & thru forests or golf courses to get to my destination. But, MORE IMPORTANTLY, the incorrect GPS data is also being sent to EVERY app that utilizes GPS. Therefore, if I need the police or 911 & look at my phone on any app that has GPS my location could be off by miles. If my car is stolen & I look in the MY BMW app the locations could be off by miles. Below, you will see two photos on the same page. They were taken within seconds of each other. The photo has me at a CVS store in a town called Mamaroneck & the screenshot has me at a private home in a town called White Plains. I have never even been to this private home or on that street recently. I have contacted BMW over 40 times. They keep repeating the same response which is “just don’t use navigation apps. There is no fix available. There may be a fix by summer. Only use the BMW onboard navigation”. But they do not understand that it is all affecting all GPS apps. Not just navigation apps. But any apps that use GPS. Again, if I need 911 then my location is completely off by miles because of their faulty IDrive 8. Emergency services will never find me. BMW clearly doesn’t understand the gravity of the situation. The dealer said he won’t take back a lemon or buy back my car at any price. BMW corporate says “too bad, don’t use navigation apps”. I have made them very well aware of the safety ramifications. They do not care. This started many many months ago. At first I thought it was Waze. Then I was told it was my phone. I spent $1000 and bought a new phone. And then I figured out it, along with others who have a similar issue, it’s because of the faulty IDrive 8 in my new BMW.
Safety Rating for the 2023 BMW 230I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2023 BMW 230I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 BMW 230I
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 BMW 230I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B510923 — VISIBILITY/WIPER
Sudden failure of the power window(s).
B512022 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving on rough roads, a cracking sound is heard coming from the headliner area.
SIB510523 — STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
The bracket that holds the center high-mounted stop lamp (aka third brake light) may loosen over time, causing a rattling sound in the rear of the vehicle.
SIB510523 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The bracket that holds the center high-mounted stop lamp (aka third brake light) may loosen over time, causing a rattling sound in the rear of the vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 BMW 230I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 230I
- 2018 BMW 230I — 4 complaints
- 2019 BMW 230I — 1 complaint
- 2020 BMW 230I — 1 complaint
- 2021 BMW 230I — 1 complaint
- 2022 BMW 230I — 6 complaints
- 2023 BMW 230I (current)
- 2024 BMW 230I — 1 complaint
- 2025 BMW 230I — 0 complaints
- 2026 BMW 230I — 0 complaints