NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 BMW Xm
Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The BMW XM is a high-performance plug-in hybrid SUV sitting at the very top of BMW's M lineup, aimed squarely at buyers who want supercar-level power wrapped in a large, luxury utility body. It occupies a unique and polarizing niche, competing with the likes of the Lamborghini Urus and Porsche Cayenne Turbo rather than mainstream family SUVs. Its audience is performance-focused, affluent, and willing to pay a premium for exclusivity.
The 2023 BMW Xm has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 5 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.
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Reviewers generally describe the XM as a bold, divisive machine that delivers genuinely explosive performance and a cabin loaded with premium materials and technology. Most acknowledge its polarizing exterior design and note that the driving experience leans toward drama over everyday refinement. Value is rarely cited as a strength given the steep price of entry, but those drawn to its exclusivity tend to find the experience fitting of its positioning.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
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 // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.