Vehicle recalls by model year

2011 BMW M3 recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2011 BMW M3, newest first.

4 recalls on record for the 2011 BMW M3. The most recent was on Jan. 15, 2020. Owners also sent NHTSA 31 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: air bags (2), electrical system (2). 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

31 complaints about the 2011 BMW M3 were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 1 a fire.

Engine16
Electrical System7recall on record
Air Bags6recall on record
Power Train4
Service Brakes2
Structure2

When I put the battery terminals after swapping a new battery, my FRM got damaged. No brake or head lights are working, no turn signals, no windows moving etc. It's a safety issue on the road
Oct. 13, 2022 · Service Brakes

I was driving on the freeway accelerating when i hit approximately 75 MPH my car was making a loud revving sound and metal clanking sound in middle and smoke was coming from the front and back of the vehicle very thick…
Jan. 29, 2021 · Electrical System

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

1 on record

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture EA21002 · opened Sept. 17, 2021 · open

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 2011 BMW M3 recalls

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…
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. 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…
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…