Vehicle recalls by model year

2012 BMW M3 recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2012 BMW M3, newest first.

3 recalls on record for the 2012 BMW M3. The most recent was on Jan. 15, 2020. Owners also sent NHTSA 6 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: air bags (2), electrical system (1). 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

6 complaints about the 2012 BMW M3 were sent to NHTSA since 1995.

Air Bags4recall on record
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When i called BMW to have my defective airbag replaced they do not have the part available. The defect can apparently lead to serious injury or death so i think it is imperative that they do this immediately.
Oct. 2, 2017 · 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

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 2012 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…
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…