BMW M3 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
26 recalls found for the BMW M3 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 444 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 BMW M3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 BMW M3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 BMW M3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 BMW M3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2018 BMW M3 | 0 | 9 |
| 2017 BMW M3 | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 BMW M3 | 3 | 5 |
| 2015 BMW M3 | 3 | 4 |
| 2014 BMW M3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 BMW M3 | 2 | 13 |
| 2012 BMW M3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2011 BMW M3 | 4 | 31 |
| 2010 BMW M3 | 4 | 15 |
| 2009 BMW M3 | 5 | 45 |
| 2008 BMW M3 | 5 | 82 |
| 2007 BMW M3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 BMW M3 | 5 | 14 |
| 2005 BMW M3 | 3 | 12 |
| 2004 BMW M3 | 3 | 31 |
| 2003 BMW M3 | 5 | 54 |
| 2002 BMW M3 | 5 | 40 |
| 2001 BMW M3 | 4 | 14 |
| 2000 BMW M3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 BMW M3 | 1 | 11 |
| 1998 BMW M3 | 1 | 14 |
| 1997 BMW M3 | 2 | 19 |
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 BMW M3 | 4 | 12 |
| 1994 BMW M3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 BMW M3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 BMW M3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 BMW M3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 BMW M3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 BMW M3 | 1 | 2 |
Has your BMW been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A BMW dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.
Newest BMW M3 recalls
- Apr 24, 202424V288000Air bags5,761 vehiclesBMW 228i, 320i and 8 more models
The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
- Feb 23, 202323V118000Electrical system120 vehiclesBMW 430i, i4 and 5 more models
During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function…
- Jul 21, 202121V554000Seat belts21,537 vehiclesBMW 228i, BMW 230i and 24 more models
The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts.
- Apr 28, 202121V298000Seat belts12 vehiclesBMW 330e, 330i and 2 more models
The bolt securing the seat belt assembly to the frame was not tightened to specification.
- Feb 10, 202121V062000Service brakes, hydraulic893 vehiclesBMW X5, X7 and 10 more models
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…
- Jan 15, 202020V018000Air bags292,948 vehiclesBMW 323CI, 325Ci and 13 more models
These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Do not drive until repaired
- Jan 15, 202020V017000Air bags59,965 vehiclesBMW 328i, 335i and 17 more models
These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Jun 19, 201919V472000Electrical system16,641 vehiclesBMW M3, 335d and 2 more models
The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.