Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V294000 Reported April 26, 2023

Catalytic converter and exhaust fasteners may fail

Bmw Of North America, Llc · Engine And Engine Cooling · 5 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V294000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
5
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 26, 2023
Completion Rate
80.00

Defect Summary

Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2023 x7 m60i and xm vehicles. the fasteners that connect the exhaust system and the catalytic converter may not have been tightened correctly.

Safety Consequence

A loose connection between the exhaust system and catalytic converter increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 23V294000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23V294000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 23V294000?

NHTSA recall 23V294000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on April 26, 2023. It addresses: Catalytic converter and exhaust fasteners may fail. The recall affects approximately 5 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V294000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.