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#BS-2023-BMW230-6A2C2023 Bmw 230i
Based on reports from 2 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
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Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported back over prevention: rearview system braking issues.
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Top cost driver: Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking (1 reports).
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2023 Bmw 230i: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking Issues
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2023 Bmw 230i, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
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.
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NHTSA Complaints
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NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
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