Vehicle recalls by model year

2003 BMW M3 recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2003 BMW M3, newest first.

5 recalls on record for the 2003 BMW M3. The most recent was on Jan. 15, 2020. Owners also sent NHTSA 54 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: air bags (4), visibility (1). 4 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

54 complaints about the 2003 BMW M3 were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 injuries.

Air Bags15recall on record
Power Train14
Structure5
Suspension5
Electrical System4
Visibility4recall on record

On May 01, 2026, at approximately 0230 while traveling on hwy. I75 I heard a loud pop towards the rear for the vehicle as the car started to slide. I pulled over to the right side of the road nearly hitting another…
May 4, 2026 · Tires

I was driving on the freeway, then all of a sudden my drivers side air bags deployed.
Oct. 16, 2019 · Air Bags

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.

NHTSA investigations

2 on record

Rear lamp illumination PE09036 · opened Aug. 7, 2009 · closed Dec. 22, 2009
Rear lamp illumination DP09002 · opened April 8, 2009 · closed Aug. 6, 2009

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.

All 2003 BMW M3 recalls

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…
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…
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.