There have been 22 safety recalls for the BMW M3. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the BMW M3.
an inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 BMW 228I, 2015 BMW 228I, 2014 BMW 320I, 2015 BMW 320I, 2014 BMW 328D, 2015 BMW 328D, 2014 BMW 328I, 2015 BMW 328I, 2014 BMW 335I, 2015 BMW 335I, 2014 BMW 428I, 2015 BMW 428I, 2014 BMW 435I, 2015 BMW 435I, 2014 BMW M235i, 2015 BMW M235i, 2014 BMW M3, 2015 BMW M3, 2014 BMW M4, 2015 BMW M4 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD:INFLATOR |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 series coupe (228i, 228i xdrive, m235i), 3 series sedan (320i, 320i xdrive, 328i, 328i xdrive, 335i, 335i xdrive, m3, 328d, 328d xdrive), 4 series coupe (428i, 428i xdrive, 435i, 435i xdrive, m4), and 2015 4 series gran coupe (428i, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an improperly installed seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as expected, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2021 BMW 330E, 2021 BMW 330I, 2021 BMW M3, 2021 BMW M340i |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a loss of abs and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2020 BMW 740LI, 2021 BMW 740LI, 2021 BMW 745LE, 2020 BMW 750LI, 2021 BMW 750LI, 2020 BMW 840I, 2021 BMW 840I, 2021 BMW M3, 2021 BMW M4, 2020 BMW M760li, 2021 BMW M760li, 2020 BMW M8, 2021 BMW M8, 2020 BMW M850i, 2021 BMW M850i, 2019 BMW X5, 2020 BMW X5, 2021 BMW X5, 2020 BMW X6, 2021 BMW X6, 2019 BMW X7, 2020 BMW X7, 2021 BMW X7 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC |
| Recall Summary: 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, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 BMW 320I, 2001 BMW 320I, 2002 BMW 320I, 2003 BMW 320I, 2004 BMW 320I, 2005 BMW 320I, 2000 BMW 323CI, 2001 BMW 323CI, 2002 BMW 323CI, 2003 BMW 323CI, 2004 BMW 323CI, 2005 BMW 323CI, 2006 BMW 323CI, 2000 BMW 323I, 2001 BMW 323I, 2002 BMW 323I, 2003 BMW 323I, 2004 BMW 323I, 2005 BMW 323I, 2000 BMW 323IT, 2001 BMW 323IT, 2002 BMW 323IT, 2003 BMW 323IT, 2004 BMW 323IT, 2005 BMW 323IT, 2000 BMW 325CI, 2001 BMW 325CI, 2002 BMW 325CI, 2003 BMW 325CI, 2004 BMW 325CI, 2005 BMW 325CI, 2006 BMW 325CI, 2000 BMW 325I, 2001 BMW 325I, 2002 BMW 325I, 2003 BMW 325I, 2004 BMW 325I, 2005 BMW 325I, 2000 BMW 325IT, 2001 BMW 325IT, 2002 BMW 325IT, 2003 BMW 325IT, 2004 BMW 325IT, 2005 BMW 325IT, 2000 BMW 325XI, 2001 BMW 325XI, 2002 BMW 325XI, 2003 BMW 325XI, 2004 BMW 325XI, 2005 BMW 325XI, 2000 BMW 325XIT, 2001 BMW 325XIT, 2002 BMW 325XIT, 2003 BMW 325XIT, 2004 BMW 325XIT, 2005 BMW 325XIT, 2000 BMW 328CI, 2001 BMW 328CI, 2002 BMW 328CI, 2003 BMW 328CI, 2004 BMW 328CI, 2005 BMW 328CI, 2006 BMW 328CI, 2000 BMW 328I, 2001 BMW 328I, 2002 BMW 328I, 2003 BMW 328I, 2004 BMW 328I, 2005 BMW 328I, 2000 BMW 330CI, 2001 BMW 330CI, 2002 BMW 330CI, 2003 BMW 330CI, 2004 BMW 330CI, 2005 BMW 330CI, 2006 BMW 330CI, 2000 BMW 330I, 2001 BMW 330I, 2002 BMW 330I, 2003 BMW 330I, 2004 BMW 330I, 2005 BMW 330I, 2000 BMW 330XI, 2001 BMW 330XI, 2002 BMW 330XI, 2003 BMW 330XI, 2004 BMW 330XI, 2005 BMW 330XI, 2000 BMW M3, 2001 BMW M3, 2002 BMW M3, 2003 BMW M3, 2004 BMW M3, 2005 BMW M3, 2006 BMW M3 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 BMW 1 Series M, 2009 BMW 1 Series M, 2010 BMW 1 Series M, 2011 BMW 1 Series M, 2012 BMW 1 Series M, 2013 BMW 1 Series M, 2008 BMW 128I, 2009 BMW 128I, 2010 BMW 128I, 2011 BMW 128I, 2012 BMW 128I, 2013 BMW 128I, 2008 BMW 135I, 2009 BMW 135I, 2010 BMW 135I, 2011 BMW 135I, 2012 BMW 135I, 2013 BMW 135I, 2006 BMW 325I, 2007 BMW 325I, 2008 BMW 325I, 2009 BMW 325I, 2010 BMW 325I, 2011 BMW 325I, 2006 BMW 325XI, 2007 BMW 325XI, 2008 BMW 325XI, 2009 BMW 325XI, 2010 BMW 325XI, 2011 BMW 325XI, 2012 BMW 325XI, 2006 BMW 328I, 2007 BMW 328I, 2008 BMW 328I, 2009 BMW 328I, 2010 BMW 328I, 2011 BMW 328I, 2012 BMW 328I, 2013 BMW 328I, 2006 BMW 328XI, 2007 BMW 328XI, 2008 BMW 328XI, 2009 BMW 328XI, 2010 BMW 328XI, 2011 BMW 328XI, 2012 BMW 328XI, 2006 BMW 330I, 2007 BMW 330I, 2008 BMW 330I, 2009 BMW 330I, 2010 BMW 330I, 2011 BMW 330I, 2006 BMW 330XI, 2007 BMW 330XI, 2008 BMW 330XI, 2009 BMW 330XI, 2010 BMW 330XI, 2011 BMW 330XI, 2009 BMW 335D, 2010 BMW 335D, 2011 BMW 335D, 2006 BMW 335I, 2007 BMW 335I, 2008 BMW 335I, 2009 BMW 335I, 2010 BMW 335I, 2011 BMW 335I, 2012 BMW 335I, 2013 BMW 335I, 2007 BMW 335IS, 2008 BMW 335IS, 2009 BMW 335IS, 2010 BMW 335IS, 2011 BMW 335IS, 2012 BMW 335IS, 2013 BMW 335IS, 2006 BMW 335XI, 2007 BMW 335XI, 2008 BMW 335XI, 2009 BMW 335XI, 2010 BMW 335XI, 2011 BMW 335XI, 2006 BMW M3, 2007 BMW M3, 2008 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, 2010 BMW M3, 2011 BMW M3, 2012 BMW M3, 2013 BMW M3, 2013 BMW X1, 2014 BMW X1, 2015 BMW X1, 2007 BMW X3, 2008 BMW X3, 2009 BMW X3, 2010 BMW X3, 2007 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5, 2010 BMW X5, 2011 BMW X5, 2012 BMW X5, 2013 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X6, 2009 BMW X6, 2010 BMW X6, 2011 BMW X6, 2012 BMW X6, 2013 BMW X6, 2014 BMW X6, 2010 BMW X6 Activehybrid Sac, 2011 BMW X6 Activehybrid Sac |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: 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, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 BMW 323I, 2007 BMW 323I, 2008 BMW 323I, 2009 BMW 323I, 2010 BMW 323I, 2011 BMW 323I, 2006 BMW 325I, 2007 BMW 325I, 2008 BMW 325I, 2009 BMW 325I, 2010 BMW 325I, 2011 BMW 325I, 2006 BMW 325XI, 2007 BMW 325XI, 2008 BMW 325XI, 2009 BMW 325XI, 2010 BMW 325XI, 2011 BMW 325XI, 2006 BMW 328I, 2007 BMW 328I, 2008 BMW 328I, 2009 BMW 328I, 2010 BMW 328I, 2011 BMW 328I, 2006 BMW 328XI, 2007 BMW 328XI, 2008 BMW 328XI, 2009 BMW 328XI, 2010 BMW 328XI, 2011 BMW 328XI, 2006 BMW 330I, 2007 BMW 330I, 2008 BMW 330I, 2009 BMW 330I, 2010 BMW 330I, 2011 BMW 330I, 2006 BMW 330XI, 2007 BMW 330XI, 2008 BMW 330XI, 2009 BMW 330XI, 2010 BMW 330XI, 2011 BMW 330XI, 2009 BMW 335D, 2010 BMW 335D, 2011 BMW 335D, 2006 BMW 335I, 2007 BMW 335I, 2008 BMW 335I, 2009 BMW 335I, 2010 BMW 335I, 2011 BMW 335I, 2007 BMW 335IS, 2008 BMW 335IS, 2009 BMW 335IS, 2010 BMW 335IS, 2011 BMW 335IS, 2006 BMW 335XI, 2007 BMW 335XI, 2008 BMW 335XI, 2009 BMW 335XI, 2010 BMW 335XI, 2011 BMW 335XI, 2006 BMW M3, 2007 BMW M3, 2008 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, 2010 BMW M3, 2011 BMW M3 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 BMW 320, 2001 BMW 320, 2002 BMW 320, 2000 BMW 323, 2001 BMW 323, 2002 BMW 323, 2000 BMW 325, 2001 BMW 325, 2002 BMW 325, 2000 BMW 330, 2001 BMW 330, 2002 BMW 330, 2001 BMW 525, 2002 BMW 525, 2001 BMW 530, 2002 BMW 530, 2001 BMW 540, 2002 BMW 540, 2000 BMW M3, 2001 BMW M3, 2002 BMW M3, 2001 BMW M5, 2002 BMW M5, 2001 BMW X5, 2002 BMW X5, 2003 BMW X5 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 BMW M2, 2015 BMW M3, 2016 BMW M3, 2017 BMW M3, 2015 BMW M4, 2016 BMW M4 |
| Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 BMW 1 Series M, 2009 BMW 1 Series M, 2010 BMW 1 Series M, 2011 BMW 1 Series M, 2012 BMW 1 Series M, 2013 BMW 1 Series M, 2008 BMW 128I, 2009 BMW 128I, 2010 BMW 128I, 2011 BMW 128I, 2012 BMW 128I, 2013 BMW 128I, 2008 BMW 135I, 2009 BMW 135I, 2010 BMW 135I, 2011 BMW 135I, 2012 BMW 135I, 2013 BMW 135I, 2006 BMW 325, 2007 BMW 325, 2008 BMW 325, 2009 BMW 325, 2010 BMW 325, 2011 BMW 325, 2012 BMW 325, 2006 BMW 328, 2007 BMW 328, 2008 BMW 328, 2009 BMW 328, 2010 BMW 328, 2011 BMW 328, 2012 BMW 328, 2013 BMW 328, 2006 BMW 330, 2007 BMW 330, 2008 BMW 330, 2009 BMW 330, 2010 BMW 330, 2011 BMW 330, 2006 BMW 335, 2007 BMW 335, 2008 BMW 335, 2009 BMW 335, 2010 BMW 335, 2011 BMW 335, 2012 BMW 335, 2013 BMW 335, 2007 BMW M3, 2008 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, 2010 BMW M3, 2011 BMW M3, 2012 BMW M3, 2013 BMW M3, 2013 BMW X1 Sav, 2014 BMW X1 Sav, 2015 BMW X1 Sav, 2007 BMW X3 Sav, 2008 BMW X3 Sav, 2009 BMW X3 Sav, 2010 BMW X3 Sav, 2007 BMW X5 Sav, 2008 BMW X5 Sav, 2009 BMW X5 Sav, 2010 BMW X5 Sav, 2011 BMW X5 Sav, 2012 BMW X5 Sav, 2013 BMW X5 Sav, 2010 BMW X6 Activehybrid Sac, 2011 BMW X6 Activehybrid Sac, 2008 BMW X6 Sac, 2009 BMW X6 Sac, 2012 BMW X6 Sac, 2013 BMW X6 Sac, 2014 BMW X6 Sac |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the slip-joint fails, there would be a loss of power to the rear axle and therefore the vehicle would stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 BMW M3, 2016 BMW M3, 2015 BMW M4, 2016 BMW M4 |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 24, 2024 | Air Bags:side/window:head:inflator | 5,761 |
| Apr. 28, 2021 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 12 |
| Feb. 10, 2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic | 901 |
| Jan. 15, 2020 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 292,948 |
| Jan. 15, 2020 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 59,965 |
| Oct. 25, 2017 | Electrical System:wiring | 702,965 |
| Jan. 20, 2017 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 230,117 |
| Sep. 9, 2016 | Structure:frame And Members | 196 |
| Feb. 5, 2016 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 840,000 |
| Nov. 23, 2015 | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft | 42 |
| May. 28, 2015 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 419,235 |
| Jul. 16, 2014 | Air Bag | 574,007 |
| May. 3, 2013 | Air Bag | 43,204 |
| Nov. 14, 2008 | Power Train:clutch Assembly | 2,500 |
| Apr. 29, 2003 | Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls | 13,100 |
| Jul. 31, 2001 | Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable | 2,438 |
| Nov. 15, 1999 | Air Bags:side/window | 16,749 |
| Aug. 4, 1998 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System | 340,000 |
| Aug. 19, 1997 | Vehicle Speed Control | 410,000 |
| Jul. 1, 1996 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light | 180,000 |
| Aug. 10, 1994 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 57,000 |
| Feb. 1, 1993 | Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:heater Core | 375,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2021 BMW M3 | 2 |
| 2017 BMW M3 | 1 |
| 2016 BMW M3 | 2 |
| 2015 BMW M3 | 3 |
| 2014 BMW M3 | 1 |
| 2013 BMW M3 | 2 |
| 2012 BMW M3 | 2 |
| 2011 BMW M3 | 3 |
| 2010 BMW M3 | 3 |
| 2009 BMW M3 | 4 |
| 2008 BMW M3 | 4 |
| 2007 BMW M3 | 3 |
| 2006 BMW M3 | 5 |
| 2005 BMW M3 | 3 |
| 2004 BMW M3 | 3 |
| 2003 BMW M3 | 5 |
| 2002 BMW M3 | 5 |
| 2001 BMW M3 | 4 |
| 2000 BMW M3 | 2 |
| 1999 BMW M3 | 1 |
| 1998 BMW M3 | 1 |
| 1997 BMW M3 | 2 |
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1 |
| 1995 BMW M3 | 4 |
| 1994 BMW M3 | 1 |
| 1993 BMW M3 | 1 |
| 1992 BMW M3 | 1 |
| 1991 BMW M3 | 1 |
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1 |
| 1989 BMW M3 | 1 |
| 1988 BMW M3 | 1 |