2023 BMW M440I Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 21, 2026 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other M440I years
Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 BMW M440I. That ranks 2nd out of 5 M440I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is back over prevention (1 complaints, 33%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2023 BMW M440I problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Back Over Prevention1
Seat Belts1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Back Over Prevention133%———
Seat Belts133%———
Unknown or Other133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 2 complaints
2024: 2202422026: 120261

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2023 BMW M440I recalls (1)

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Electrical system:body control module:softwareFeb 23, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V118000 · 120 vehicles

Problem: 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 incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.

Risk: Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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 like a design flaw given the age and relatively low mileage (30,800). The more severe damage in…

Seat Belts · received Jun 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11745505

Backup camera ineffective at night or in low light conditions, including parking garages during the day

Back Over Prevention · received Nov 17, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11625794

Car will not go in park when green light is on with the Parking Assistance Package. Car has rolled away several times.

Unknown or Other · received Oct 29, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11622498

Other BMW M440I years

← 2022 M440I · 2024 M440I →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2025 M440I10
2024 M440I10
202331
2022 M440I03
2021 M440I65

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 BMW M440I?

Owners most often report back over prevention, seat belts, unknown or other problems. The top one, back over prevention, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2023 BMW M440I?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2023 BMW M440I a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M440I model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.