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BMW M3 RECALLS - (92 Recalls Found)

Since 1977, BMW has issued a total of 3056 car recalls worldwide. Of those recalls, 92 have been for the BMW M3 starting in 1993. This accounts for approximately 5.3% of the 58048 car recalls issued by the NHTSA since 1966. The M3 accounts for about 3.0% of all the BMW recalls issued since 1977. Compared to other car manufacturers, BMW ranks #4 in overall number of recalls issued by a car maker.

Please keep in mind these numbers are for statistical purposes only & do not necessarily reflect the quality of the BMW M3 or BMW itself. These figures are based only on the number of recalls issued and NOT the total number of vehicles affected by a particular recall.

Find your BMW M3 listed below. Results are sorted year from newest to oldest. Select the desired BMW M3 to view the complete recall details. Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Most Recalled Components

2021 Recalls ↓

2021 BMW M3 Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Problem: 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 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, and 2021 M3, M3 Competition, M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, X5 xDrive45e, 745 Le xDrive. The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance. Recall Details - 2/10/2021

2021 BMW M3 Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC

2021 BMW M3 Recall - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Problem: 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 assembly to the frame was not tightened to specification. Recall Details - 4/28/2021

2021 BMW M3 Recall - SEAT BELTS

Problem: 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, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Recall Details - 7/21/2021

2021 BMW M3 Recall - SEAT BELTS

2017 Recalls ↓

2017 BMW M3 Recall - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Problem: 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 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear differential for a prior service action, the rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of being replaced. Reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen. Recall Details - 9/9/2016

2017 BMW M3 Recall - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Problem: 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 vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion. Recall Details - 10/11/2018

2016 Recalls ↓

2016 BMW M3 Recall - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

2016 BMW M3 Recall - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Problem: 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 Coupe vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to September 11, 2015, and 2015-2016 M4 Convertible vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to August 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft with a slip-joint that may not have been filled with grease. As a result, the slip-joint may fail over time. Recall Details - 11/23/2015

2016 BMW M3 Recall - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

2015 Recalls ↓

2015 BMW M3 Recall - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

2015 BMW M3 Recall - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

2013 Recalls ↓

2013 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Problem: 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 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. Recall Details - 2/5/2016

2013 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Problem: 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 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. Recall Details - 1/15/2020

2012 Recalls ↓

2012 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2012 BMW M3 Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Problem: 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 Sedan vehicles. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power. Recall Details - 6/19/2019

2012 BMW M3 Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

2012 BMW M3 Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

2011 Recalls ↓

2011 BMW M3 Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2011 BMW M3 Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

2011 BMW M3 Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

2011 BMW M3 Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Problem: 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 xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat. Recall Details - 10/25/2017

2011 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2010 Recalls ↓

2010 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2010 BMW M3 Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

2010 BMW M3 Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2010 BMW M3 Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

2010 BMW M3 Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

2009 Recalls ↓

2009 BMW M3 Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

2009 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2009 BMW M3 Recall - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Problem: BMW IS RECALLING 2,500 MY 2008-2009 M3 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH AN OPTIONAL DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. THE PROBLEM INVOLVES THE DOUBLE CLUTCH GEARBOX. IN A SITUATION OF RAPID VEHICLE DECELERATION, THE TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE MAY PERFORM A MULTISTAGE DOWNSHIFT. Recall Details - 11/14/2008

2009 BMW M3 Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2009 BMW M3 Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

2009 BMW M3 Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

2009 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2008 Recalls ↓

2008 BMW M3 Recall - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

2008 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2008 BMW M3 Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

2008 BMW M3 Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2008 BMW M3 Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

2008 BMW M3 Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

2008 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2007 Recalls ↓

2007 BMW M3 Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

2007 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2006 Recalls ↓

2006 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2006 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. Recall Details - 1/15/2020

2006 BMW M3 Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

2006 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports Wagons; 2006 325i coupes and convertibles; 2001-2006 330i sedans, coupes, and convertibles; 2001-2005 330xi sedans; and 2001-2006 M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure that could cause the air bag inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. Recall Details - 7/16/2014

2006 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes, 2002-2003 M5, 540i, 525i Sedan, and 530i Sedans, and 540i and 525i Sportswagons, and 2003 X5 3.0i and 4.4i Sports Activity Vehicles. Please note that the 5-series and X5 vehicles are only included if they are equipped with the optional sports steering wheel. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture. Recall Details - 5/28/2015

2005 Recalls ↓

2005 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2005 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS

2005 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2004 Recalls ↓

2004 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2004 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS

2004 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2003 Recalls ↓

2003 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2003 BMW M3 Recall - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Problem: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WINDOW LIFTING ANTI-PINCHING DEVICE MIGHT NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. Recall Details - 4/29/2003

2003 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS

Problem: BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325Ci and 330Ci coupes and convertibles; 325iT and 325xiT Sports Wagons; and M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. Recall Details - 5/3/2013

2003 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS

2003 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2002 Recalls ↓

2002 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2002 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS

2002 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. These replacement modules contain an air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Recall Details - 1/20/2017

2001 Recalls ↓

2001 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2001 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS

2001 BMW M3 Recall - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TWO SCREWS THAT SECURE THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE MOUNTING BRACKET TO THE BACKING PLATE WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE SCREWS COULD LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY FALL INTO THE PARKING BRAKE DRUM. Recall Details - 7/31/2001

2001 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2000 Recalls ↓

2000 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2000 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

1999 Recalls ↓

1999 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES ARE BUILT WITH A SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM CONSISTING OF DOOR-MOUNTED THORAX AIR BAGS (REAR DOOR AIR BAGS ARE OPTIONAL), A CENTRAL ELECTRONIC SENSOR AND DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM, LEFT AND RIGHT SATELLITE IMPACT SENSORS, AND ASSOCIATED WIRING. THIS SYSTEM IS UNDULY SENSITIVE TO CERTAIN NON-CRASH IMPACTS, SUCH AS CONTACTING LARGE POTHOLES OR CURBS AT SUBSTANTIAL SPEED. Recall Details - 11/15/1999

1998 Recalls ↓

1998 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

1997 Recalls ↓

1997 BMW M3 Recall - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

1997 BMW M3 Recall - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Problem: THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE CABLES ARE ATTACHED TO THE SAME THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATING LEVER AT THE THROTTLE HOUSING. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE PLASTIC BUSHING ON EITHER CABLE COULD BREAK DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES COUPLED WITH VIBRATION. IF THE BUSHING BREAKS, THE OUTER CABLE HOUSING CAN SEPARATE FROM THE BUSHING. IN THIS CASE, DURING APPLICATION OF THE THROTTLE PEDAL WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL BEING ENGAGED, THE OUTER TUBE COULD CATCH ON THE EDGE OF THE BROKEN BUSHING. Recall Details - 8/19/1997

1996 Recalls ↓

1996 BMW M3 Recall - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1995 Recalls ↓

1995 BMW M3 Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND SYSTEM PRESSURE. IF THE INDICATIONS OF A CRITICAL OVERHEATING CONDITION IS NOT NOTICED BY THE DRIVER, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DAMAGE TO, OR FAILURE OF, A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT COULD OCCUR. Recall Details - 8/4/1998

1995 BMW M3 Recall - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Problem: 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 EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE VALUE OF 60 G'S. ALSO, THE UNBELTED PASSENGER DUMMY'S LEFT FEMUR MAXIMUM LOAD WAS 2361 LBS, WHICH EXCEEDS MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE VALUE OF 2250 LBS. THE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." Recall Details - 8/10/1994