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2023 BMW

XM

Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo

BMW XM: best and worst years
2023 BMW XM
2023 photoWikisympathisantCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
Plug-in HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
Premium and ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Axle ratio
3.63
Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Motor kW
145EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
12 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$5,500EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
244 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
7/10
Elec. Range
300 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Range per hour (240V)
43 mi/hr
Recharge hrs
7EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
201 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
79 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
122 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
6,063 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
5
Owner complaints
1

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)50%
  • SERVICE BRAKES50%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 2 total.

BMW XM: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

57 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 5, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB652025

    After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. The backlight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound.

  • Mar 11, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB120326

    BMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain Model Year 2023 -2026 BMW vehicles that were produced between January 14, 2022, and September 16, 2025.

  • Oct 31, 2025ENGINEB120224

    RSU availability. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL 24E-A02: VALVETRONIC

  • Oct 29, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB611925

    RSU availability. The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is triggered by the erroneous fault code 031BFC- AC charging,charging electronics 2, internal fault: No internal capacitor discharge stored in the CCU. However, AC charging is operating as designed without a charging concern or issue. Affected PHEV vehicles have the CCU-03 (7.4 kW / 11 kW) with I-levels from 24-07-500 to 25-11-5xx

  • Oct 3, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB840625

    In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the customer may not even be inside the vehicle.

  • Sep 5, 2025SUSPENSIONB064625

    Control Arm Return

  • Jun 11, 2025SERVICE BRAKESB340725

    A loud “click”- type noise can be heard from the rear axle brakes when driving off forwards, and/or in reverse.

  • May 19, 2025ENGINEB010425

    The high-voltage battery assemblys refrigerant circuit expansion valves limited warranty for defects in materials and/ or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from theoriginal first in-service / delivery date.

  • and 49 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.