NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 BMW Xm Safety Record
The 2023 BMW Xm has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 6 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 BMW XM has no crash-test ratings from NHTSA, leaving consumers without federal government scores for frontal, side, or rollover impacts. Five recall campaigns have been issued for the model year, addressing stability control, air bags, and exhaust components. One owner complaint has been filed, but its details remain unverified. The absence of comprehensive crash-test data precludes the calculation of a Safety Index for this vehicle, offering no data-driven assurance of its crashworthiness.
The 2023 BMW XM was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Light recall-and-complaint burden band, and is the subject of five federal recall campaigns according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
- shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 6 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 BMW Xm?
The 2023 BMW XM's federal safety record is shaped almost entirely by its recall activity rather than by owner complaints, which number just one unverified allegation. The five recall campaigns are notable for their breadth: two address Electronic Stability Control software or hardware shared across a wide BMW lineup, one targets air bags on 2023 XM units directly, one covers a knee-bolster air bag concern, and one is specific to exhaust fastener integrity on 2023 XM and X7 M60i vehicles. The Light burden band reflects the low complaint volume, not the number of recalls. No tested sibling years exist in the data provided, so there is no crash-test reference point from an adjacent model year to offer shoppers additional context.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 BMW Xm have any recalls?
The five recall campaigns for the 2023 BMW XM address Electronic Stability Control systems across two separate campaigns affecting a broad range of BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce products, air bags on 2023 XM units specifically, a knee-bolster air bag issue shared with several 2024 models, and an exhaust fastener defect on 2023 X7 M60i and XM vehicles where catalytic converter connections may loosen. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data provided for this model year.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE26V422000
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehic
Reported 2026-07-01
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)24V739000
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under recall number 24V-104 and will need to have
Reported 2024-10-02
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)24V104000
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
Reported 2024-02-12
AIR BAGS23V622000
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2023-09-07
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER23V471000
Risk: A knee air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the knee air bag (driver and/or passenger), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2023-07-10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR23V294000
Risk: A loose connection between the exhaust system and catalytic converter increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the gasket between the exhaust system and the catalytic converter, and tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2023-04-26
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 BMW Xm?
One unverified owner complaint has been reported to NHTSA for the 2023 BMW XM. The alleged concerns involve the Electronic Stability Control system and the service brakes. These are unverified consumer allegations and have not been established as confirmed defects.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 BMW Xm?
Five recalls have been issued for the 2023 BMW XM, necessitating a VIN check at nhtsa.gov for any prospective buyer to confirm all remedies have been completed.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 BMW XM, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Two of the five recalls address Electronic Stability Control systems; one of those campaigns spans the 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce lineups broadly, while the other covers specific 2023-2024 BMW models including the XM.
- One recall is unique to the 2023 XM and 2023 X7 M60i: it concerns exhaust fasteners connecting the system to the catalytic converter, which may loosen.
- Only one unverified owner complaint has been reported to NHTSA for this model year, alleging concerns with the Electronic Stability Control system and service brakes; this single report is the basis of the Light complaint portion of the burden band.
FAQ2023 BMW Xm safety questions
Was the 2023 BMW Xm crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 6 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 BMW Xm have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 6 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 BMW Xm. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 BMW Xm?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2023 BMW Xm. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the BMW Xm 2023.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.