Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 M3.
The 2023 BMW M3 comes paired with an Automatic (S8) transmission and EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 16/22/18 mpg. Its power‑train, the subject of a single owner complaint and one recall, sits within a long‑term reliability pattern where the peak complaint year was 2006 with 216 reports and the earliest year 1996 recorded only one complaint. This context places the 2023 model at the low end of the model’s complaint history, suggesting a relatively stable performance compared with earlier peaks.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 11428092620. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 11428092620 |
| Engine air filter | 13718095805 alt 13718095807 |
| Spark plug | 12125A4EF60 |
| Battery | 61217908325 |
| Front wiper blades | 61619478361 |
| Thermostat | 11538632664 alt 11537586885 |
| Cabin air filter | 64119382886 alt 64119382885 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 185.4 in |
| Overall width | 72 in |
| Overall height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3825 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 62.2 / 63 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 52/48 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 16 / 22 / 18 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 95 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 13 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the M3 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Competition xDrive Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 2.80 sec | 11.00 sec | 503 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | Competition xDrive Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.00 sec | 11.10 sec | 503 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | Competition xDrive Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.40 sec | 11.60 sec | 503 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.90 sec | 12.20 sec | 473 hp | RWD |
| 2024 | CS Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 2.70 sec | 10.70 sec | 543 hp | AWD |
| 2021 | Competition Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.50 sec | 11.60 sec | 503 hp | RWD |
| 2021 | Competition Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.50 sec | 11.60 sec | 503 hp | RWD |
| 2025 | Competition Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.20 sec | 11.40 sec | 503 hp | RWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque lug nuts to 103.0 ft-lbs.
| Lug Nuts | 103.0 ft-lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 1,200 mi.
| At 1,200 mi | Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
In the 2023 BMW M3, the federal record shows a single power‑train complaint, one crash‑related complaint, and no fire complaints—well below the peak of 216 complaints seen in 2006 and the high‑TSB count of 137 in 2011. The recall trend has been largely flat in recent years, with zero recalls in 2022 and 2025, and only one in 2023, compared to the 9 recalls recorded in 2006. The 2023 year sits near the lower end of the complaint arc, following the 1 complaint in 2022 and preceding the 2 complaints projected for 2025. This positioning suggests a continued decline in consumer‑reported issues for the current M3 generation. Consequently, 2023 is a strong candidate year to purchase, offering minimal recorded defects and the lowest recall activity in the decade.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 56 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B410725 | 2026-01-07 | Structure | While driving on a smooth and/or unevenroad, a “cracking” sound is heard from therear… |
| B840625 | 2025-10-03 | Electrical System | In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the… |
| B512222 | 2025-09-17 | Structure | Hood lever is pulled twice but the hood only achieves the pre-latch position on both… |
| B410725 | 2025-08-20 | Structure | While driving on a smooth and/or uneven road, a “cracking” sound is heard from the rear… |
| B120125 | 2025-06-06 | Electrical System | EMISSIONS RECALL 25E-A03: PROGRAM CONTOL UNITS (DME) |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.