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2023 BMW M2 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2023 BMW M2 has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 1safety recall
- 1owner complaint
- 0crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 0injuries reported
The least complained-about BMW M2 year on file: 1 complaints, against an average of 8 for the other model years.
Every BMW M2 model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.
What goes wrong with the 2023 BMW M2?
The components named most often in the 1 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2023 BMW M2 been recalled?
1 U.S. safety recall. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Visibility: Power Window Devices And Controls 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."
Risk: Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.
Fix: 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.
Is the 2023 BMW M2 recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
EU Safety GateThe airbags on the left and right hand sides of the rear seat backrests are incorrectly installed.This can lead to an uncontrolled or automatic deployment of the airbag, increasing the risk of injury.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
What do 2023 BMW M2 owners report?
1 of the 1 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
My 2023 BMW M2 6-speed manual suffered a catastrophic clutch/transmission/drivetrain failure at approximately 16,000 miles. The vehicle is stock and was still under BMW warranty/CPO coverage. I purchased the vehicle at approximately 6,000 miles and I am the third owner. The incident occurred in [XXX] on [XXX], on the [XXX] side/westbound area. While driving, the clutch/pressure plate assembly failed and caused major damage to the surrounding drivetrain components, including the transmission/bellhousing area, clutch/flywheel components, wiring/starter area, and related hardware. The vehicle…
2023 BMW M2: questions owners ask
Is the 2023 BMW M2 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2023 BMW M2; the most common categories were power train (1, 100%). There is 1 safety recall.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 BMW M2?
Across 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are power train (100% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2023 BMW M2 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 BMW M2; the most recent (campaign 23V099000, 2023-02-17) concerns Visibility: Power Window Devices And Controls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own M2
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2023 only.