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BMW M3

439 owner complaints (NHTSA, USA) + recalls with manufacturer remedies. Real numbers, not prose.

Worst year: 2008 · 82 complaints

Most reported problem areas: Power Train

Complaints by model year

1988
2
1995
12⚠ 2
1996
1
1997
20⚠ 3
1998
12⚠ 2
1999
11⚠ 3
2001
14⚠ 1
2002
39⚠ 2 🔥 1
2003
53⚠ 3 🔥 1
2004
31
2005
12
2006
14
2008
82⚠ 4 🔥 2
2009
45⚠ 1
2010
15⚠ 1
2011
30 🔥 1
2012
6
2013
13⚠ 2
2015
4
2016
5
2017
3
2018
8
2021
3
2022
1
2023
1⚠ 1
2025
2

Most reported problem areas

Power Train119
Air Bags101
Engine60
Electrical System36
Engine And Engine Cooling34
Structure27
Visibility22
Suspension21
Service Brakes16
Tires15

Recalls with manufacturer remedy (9)

2016 Power Train (18V713000)

BMW will notify vehicle owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2015 Power Train (15V782000)

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driveshaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2015 Structure (16V653000)

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear sub-frame bolts with new bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2008 Electrical System (19V472000)

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and secure the positive battery cable connector, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall, number 18V-314.

2008 Power Train (08V595000)

Dealers WILL Reprogram THE Engine AND Transmission Electronic Control UNIT WITH Updated Software FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON December 3, 2008. Owners MAY Contact BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

2002 Air Bags (14V428000)

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners in September 2014. A second notice was mailed when an adequate supply of parts became available, on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

2001 Parking Brake (01V245000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE Parking Brake Cable Attaching Screws AND Secure THEM WITH THE Proper Torque. Owner Notification Began October 4, 2001. Owners WHO TAKE Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed UPON Service DATE AND DO NOT Receive THE FREE Remedy Within A Reasonable TIME Should Contact BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

1997 Air Bags (99V063001)

Dealers WILL Reprogram THE Central Computer Control Module THAT Regulates THE Performance OF ALL OF THE Vehicle'S Occupant Protection Systems.

1995 Seat Belts (94V151000)

ON Automatic Transmission Models ONLY, THE Dealer WILL Replace THE Transmission Support Crossmember WITH A Crossmember USED ON THE Manual Transmission Model. ALSO, THE Transmission REAR Bushing Supports WILL BE Replaced WITH Bushing Having Different Performance Characteristics. THE Steering Column Front Support Bearing AT THE Firewall WILL BE Replaced WITH A Modified PART Using A Teflon Inner Surface AND Teflon Spray WILL BE Applied TO THE Column Housing IN THE AREA OF THE Bearing. A Brace WILL

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