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2001 BMW M3 recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2001 BMW M3, newest first.

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4 recalls on record for the 2001 BMW M3. The most recent was on Jan. 15, 2020. Owners also sent NHTSA 14 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: air bags (3), parking brake (1). 3 of them came with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with BMW or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

14 complaints about the 2001 BMW M3 were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 1 mention a crash.

  • Power Train4
  • Structure4
  • Engine And Engine Cooling3
  • Suspension3
  • Air Bags1recall on record
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages1

Inspection by two mechanics shows cracks in the subframe holding the back wheels. There was a legal case involving this defect that was settled by BMW which was to fix the problem and notify all owners of 3 series BMW's…

April 19, 2016 · Power Train

Passenger door cannot be opened either from insider or outside. Appears like the door is double locked. Luckily both doors are not double locked with passenger inside the vehicle. Possible failure of lock actuator…

Aug. 5, 2014 · Structure
Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

All 2001 BMW M3 recalls

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  • 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 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…