The 2023 BMW M3 has zero owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign on file with NHTSA. EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl, 3L 6-Cyl hybrid, and 3l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 18 to 27 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2023 BMW M3 belongs to the 6th generation (G80) M3 platform spanning model years 2021–2026.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Efficiency: 18–27 MPG (6 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
18–27MPG
6 EPA certified variants (2l 4-cyl, 3L 6-Cyl hybrid, and 3l 6-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
0
0 submitted complaints
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
Not rated by NHTSA

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2023 BMW M3?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
X2 M35i 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 24 MPG 31 MPG 27 MPG — $2,800 / yr
M340i xDrive Sedan Hybrid 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 23 MPG 32 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
M340i Sedan Hybrid 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 23 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
M3 Sedan 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / yr
M3 Competition Sedan 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / yr
M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $4,200 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2023 BMW M3?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
Sedan 4 DR AWD —
Sedan 4 DR RWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 BMW M3 models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2023 BMW M3?

Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
0
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

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Are there open safety recalls on the 2023 BMW M3?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #23V118000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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.
View all 2023 BMW M3 recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.