CarRecallWatchThe 2023 BMW XM has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (2 reports).
2023 BMW XM recalls
Brakes May Lose Power Assist or ABS and Stability Control Failure
The integrated brake system in these BMW vehicles may malfunction, causing a loss of power brake assist or causing the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Brakes may lose power assist or stability control may fail
The integrated brake system in these vehicles may malfunction.
Brake System Can Fail, Reducing Stopping Power and Stability
The integrated brake system in these vehicles may malfunction.
Passenger Knee Airbag May Not Deploy, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Certain BMW X5, X6, X7, XM and Alpina XB7 vehicles may have a front passenger knee airbag that does not deploy as intended.
Knee airbag may not deploy properly, raising injury risk
Certain BMW SUVs and the XM were built with a knee airbag (driver and/or passenger) that may not have been manufactured correctly.
Loose Exhaust Connection Can Cause Fire
Fasteners joining the exhaust system and catalytic converter may not have been tightened correctly, leaving the connection loose.
Most common 2023 BMW XM problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
On June 8, 2026, I parked my 2023 BMW XM on my residential driveway, exited the vehicle, and walked toward my residence. My Ring security camera captured the incident. The video shows: I exited the BMW and walked approximately 12 seconds to my front door. I entered my residence. Approximately three seconds laterâroughly 15 seconds after I exitedâthe BMW began rolling. The headlights illuminated as the vehicle began moving. I was already inside my residence and had no physical contact with the vehicle when it began moving. The vehicle subsequently crossed the street, traveled through a bush, and sustained damage. I opened a case with BMW of North America following the incident. BMW condu
The contact owns a 2023 BMW XM. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
2023 BMW XM questions
Does the 2023 BMW XM have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2023 BMW XM: Brakes May Lose Power Assist or ABS and Stability Control Failure; Brakes may lose power assist or stability control may fail; Brake System Can Fail, Reducing Stopping Power and Stability; Passenger Knee Airbag May Not Deploy, Raising Crash Injury Risk; Knee airbag may not deploy properly, raising injury risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 BMW XM?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (2), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1), Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 BMW XM has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.