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BMW M3 recalls
26 recall campaigns on record. Pick a model year, or see them all below. Check your VIN with BMW or NHTSA to see if your vehicle still needs a repair.
Owner complaints by model year
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Most complaintsOwner complaints to NHTSABottom row: number of recalls for that model year
Complaints are owners' reports, not confirmed. Newer model years have had less time on the road.All BMW M3 recalls
26- April 24, 2024BMW 228I, 320I, 328D and others: Side/window BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i…
- Feb. 23, 2023BMW 330E, 330I, 430I and others: Software BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i…
- July 21, 2021BMW 228I, 230I, 330E and others: Seat belts BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i…
- April 28, 2021BMW 330E, 330I, M3 and others: Buckle assembly BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M3, and 330e xDrive vehicles. The bolt securing the seat belt…
- Feb. 10, 2021BMW 740LI, 745LE, 750LI and others: Service brakes, hydraulic BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and…
- Jan. 15, 2020BMW 1 Series M, 128I, 135I and others: Inflator module BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3…
- Jan. 15, 2020BMW 320I, 323CI, 323I and others: Inflator module Do not driveBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006…
- June 19, 2019BMW 328I, 328XI, 335D and others: Electrical system BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3…
- Oct. 11, 2018BMW M3, M4: Driveshaft BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 BMW M3 Sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS Coupes and 2017 BMW M4 Convertible…
- June 11, 2018BMW 323I, 325I, 325XI and others: Air bags Do not driveBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and…
- Oct. 25, 2017BMW 323I, 325I, 325XI and others: Wiring BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i…
- Jan. 20, 2017BMW 320, 323, 325 and others: Inflator module Do not driveBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and…
- Sept. 9, 2016BMW M2, M3, M4: Frame and members BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4…
- Feb. 5, 2016BMW 1 Series M, 128I, 135I and others: Inflator module BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011…
- Nov. 23, 2015BMW M3, M4: Driveshaft BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 M3 Sedan vehicles manufactured May 30, 2015, to September 2, 2015, 2016 M4…
- May 28, 2015BMW 325CI, 325I, 325XI and others: Inflator module Do not driveBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons…
- May 2, 2013BMW 325CI, 325I, 325IT and others: Air bags Do not driveBMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325Ci and 330Ci coupes and convertibles; 325iT and 325xiT Sports…
- Nov. 14, 2008BMW M3: Clutch assembly BMW is recalling 2,500 my 2008-2009 M3 passenger Vehicles with an optional Double clutch Transmission. The problem involves The Double clutch…
- April 29, 2003BMW 325CI, 325I, 330I and others: Power window devices and controls On certain passenger Vehicles, The window lifting anti-pinching device might not function properly.
- July 31, 2001BMW M3: Linkage and cable Vehicle description: passenger Vehicles. The two screws that secure The parking Brake Cable mounting bracket to The backing plate were not tightened…
- Nov. 15, 1999BMW M3: Side/window Vehicle description: passenger Vehicles. These Vehicles Are Built with a Side Air bag System consisting of Door-mounted thorax Air bags (Rear Door…
- Aug. 4, 1998BMW 318I, 318IA, 318IC and others: Cooling system Vehicle description: passenger Vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant System Component, such as a thermostat, Water Pump, or fan Belt, Can…
- Aug. 19, 1997BMW 318I, 318IC, 318IS and others: Vehicle speed control The Cruise Control And throttle cables Are attached to The same throttle Valve actuating lever at The throttle housing. It is possible that The…
- July 1, 1996BMW 325I, 325IC, 325IS and others: Switch The Brake Light switch Can fail allowing The switch to remain in The "Brake lights Off" position or in The "Brake lights on" position.
- Aug. 10, 1994BMW 325, M3: Anchorage In a FMVSS no. 208 30 Miles-per-hour compliance Test, an unbelted Test driver dummy's chest maximum resultant acceleration was 70.8 g's, which…
- Feb. 1, 1993BMW 318, 325, M3: Heater core The malfunction or failure of a coolant System Component results in significantly increased coolant temperature And a resulting increase in System…
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NHTSA investigations
7 on record- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture EA21002 · opened Sept. 17, 2021 · open
- Air Bag Inflator Rupture EA15001 · opened Feb. 24, 2015 · open
- Inadvertant side airbag deployment RQ99018 · opened Sept. 3, 1999 · open
- Air Bag Inflator Rupture PE14016 · opened June 11, 2014 · closed March 2, 2015
- Rear lamp illumination PE09036 · opened Aug. 7, 2009 · closed Dec. 22, 2009
- Rear lamp illumination DP09002 · opened April 8, 2009 · closed Aug. 6, 2009
- Air bag wiring failure EA95013 · opened March 31, 1995 · closed July 15, 1996
An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.