2023 BMW M4 GT4: common problems
The maker issued 15 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 15
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in…
An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in thecenter of the instrument panel. The groaning noise always occurs when either a ventilation flap, air…
- The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3)
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- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few…
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important…
- Customer states one of the front seats is inoperative
The seat heater and power supply are inoperative. During the vehicle test, the seat module does not respond. The power supply fuse for the seat module isfound to have blown.
- At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e
when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement (clunk) as seen at the 11 second mark of the…
- Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop
- BMW AG has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to…
BMW AG has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to ensure the spacer is conformed to drawing.
- Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed
The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam headlight: Short circuit and/or 8041A5 - light outputs: Number of permitted short circuit cycles exceeded
- Condensation is present on the inner surfaces in one or both taillights (circled)
- A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system…
A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system (NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel…
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles…
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between October 26, 2022 and May 8, 2023.
- Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator
NHTSA lists 15 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 BMW M4 GT4?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 15 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 BMW M4 GT4?
NHTSA lists 15 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2023 BMW M4 GT4 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.