2023 BMW M2: common problems and reliability
An average M2 year.
The best BMW M2 year (few owner reports). All M2 years
1 owner complaint, most about power train. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2023 M2?The 2023 BMW M2 has 1 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train.
Safety record for the 2023 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 BMW M2 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other M2 years only. How we score it
Is 2023 a good year for the M2?
Across the 10 M2 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2023) to 20 (2017). With 1 complaints, the 2023 M2 sits below the model's median of 5.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2023 M2
visibility:power window devices and controls
Campaign 23V099000BMW 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."
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is highly positive, with owners praising the M2 as a focused, engaging, and practical performance car that offers a compelling blend of power, handling, and daily usability.
Owner insights cover all generations of the M2. See the full M2 owner picture and every model year.
Other M2 model years
Compare every M2 year side by side to see how 2023 ranks against the rest.
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