The 2023 BMW 230I has 23 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 10 part types and 9 brands, covering the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 2023 BMW 230I, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. Most of the listed parts are CV Axle (6 parts), Axle Shaft Seal (3 parts) and Differential Pinion Seal (3 parts). The other 7 part types cover the remaining 11 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged — the only engine offered in the 2023 BMW 230I.
The most listed brands for 2023 BMW 230I drivetrain parts are REIN (5 parts), AJUSA (4 parts) and TIMKEN (3 parts), plus 6 more brands.
2 parts on this 2023 BMW 230I page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including TOP NOTCH TN10075 (CV Axle) and TOP NOTCH TN10076 (CV Axle). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Axle Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 12021750 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rearwithout M Sport Differential | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | SL260472 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear230i Base Model | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | SL260496 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear230i Base Model | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals where an axle shaft exits the housing. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
3 Axle Shaft Seal parts for the 2023 BMW 230I come from 2 brands — TIMKEN and AJUSA.
Part numbers include AJUSA 12021750, TIMKEN SL260472 and TIMKEN SL260496.
CV Axle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOP NOTCH Popular | TN10075 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left230i xDrive | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular | TN10076 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right230i xDrive | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV27108 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left230i xDrive | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV27109 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right230i xDrive | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | BM86037 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | BM86047 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Right | View on Amazon |
This table covers the complete CV axle shafts from differential (or hub) to wheel. Typical signs include a click in tight turns, grease flung around the wheel well, or a vibration that builds with speed. A torn boot caught early is a boot kit; caught late it is the whole axle. Torque the axle nut to the method in the notes.
6 CV Axle parts for the 2023 BMW 230I come from 3 brands — TOP NOTCH, GSP and TRAKMOTIVE. The "Popular" part is TOP NOTCH TN10075.
Part numbers include TOP NOTCH TN10075, TOP NOTCH TN10076 and GSP NCV27108, among others listed above.
Differential Cover Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 16031150 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front230i xDrive | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gaskets that seal the Differential Cover. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.
This group shows a single part: AJUSA 16031150.
Differential Fill / Drain Plug
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REIN | HWP0065 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Rear DifferentialM22X1.5, Steel | View on Amazon |
| REIN | HWU0065 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Rear DifferentialM22X1.5, Aluminum | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential Fill drain plugs.
2 Differential Fill / Drain Plug parts for the 2023 BMW 230I come from REIN.
Listed part numbers: REIN HWP0065 and REIN HWU0065.
Differential Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 12005350 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear45 x 75 x 10 mm, without M Sport Differential | View on Amazon |
| AJUSA | 12015650 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front230i xDrive | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | SL260527 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearElectronic Limited Slip Differential | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the differential pinion yoke. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
3 Differential Pinion Seal parts for the 2023 BMW 230I come from 2 brands — AJUSA and TIMKEN.
Listed part numbers: AJUSA 12005350, AJUSA 12015650 and TIMKEN SL260527.
Differential Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELRING | B16790 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Material: AEM (Ethylene Acrylate Rubber)Swirl Type: Alternating Twist | View on Amazon |
| ELRING | B46610 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Material: ACM (Polyacrylate)Radial Shaft Seal Design: AwithBS2 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the Differential. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
ELRING supplies both parts for the 2023 BMW 230I.
This group includes ELRING B16790 and ELRING B46610.
Drive Shaft Flex Joint
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAE | FJC0107 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front230i xDrive | View on Amazon |
This table covers the flex joints in the driveshaft.
This group shows a single part: AAE FJC0107.
Gear Oil
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE | 915052 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 915053 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gear oils specified for the axle or transfer case. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking, or oil that has gone thin before the next interval. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes, not just the weight on the bottle.
2 Gear Oil parts for the 2023 BMW 230I come from VALVOLINE.
This group includes VALVOLINE 915052 and VALVOLINE 915053.
Transfer Case Fluid
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REIN | FLDF005 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 230i xDriveTF0870 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the fluids specified for the transfer case. Typical signs include discolored fluid, a burnt smell, or a level that keeps dropping. Use only the specification in the notes — the tables group grades because they are not interchangeable.
This group shows a single part: REIN FLDF005.
Transfer Case Oil Drain Plug
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REIN | HWP0065 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 230i xDriveM22X1.5, Steel | View on Amazon |
| REIN | HWU0065 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 230i xDriveM22X1.5, Aluminum | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Transfer Case Oil drain plugs.
2 Transfer Case Oil Drain Plug parts for the 2023 BMW 230I come from REIN.
This group includes REIN HWP0065 and REIN HWU0065.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2023 BMW 230I
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Confirm you have the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: CV Axle and Axle Shaft Seal .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 2023 BMW 230I?
Our catalog currently lists 23 drivetrain parts for the 2023 BMW 230I across 10 subcategories and 9 brands, covering the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2023 BMW 230I?
Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2023 BMW 230I was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2023 BMW 230I?
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged engine. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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