BMW M3 recalls
17 recall campaigns since 2013 include the BMW M3. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
By model year
Most recalled parts
Air bags (8), Electrical system (3), Seat belts (2), Power train (2), Service brakes, hydraulic (1) among the latest campaigns.
Latest recalls
- 2014–2015 BMW 328D, 335I, 228I and more recall: Air bags: side/window
April 24, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 24V-288BMW 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…
- 2022–2023 BMW I4, M440I, M340I and more recall: Electrical system: body control module, software
February 23, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 23V-118BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and…
- 2021 MINI Cooper S Clubman, Cooper, Cooper S and more and 2021 BMW M440I, 540I, 330E and more and more recall: Seat belts
July 21, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 21V-554BMW 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…
- 2021 BMW M340I, 330I, 330E and more recall: Seat belts: front, buckle assembly
April 28, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 21V-298BMW 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.
- 2019–2021 BMW M850I, X5, 750LI and more recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, hydraulic
February 10, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 21V-062BMW 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…
- 2000–2006 BMW 323IT, M3, 323I and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 15, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 20V-018 Do not driveBMW 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…
- 2006–2015 BMW 335IS, 328I, 335I and more recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
January 15, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 20V-017BMW 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…
- 2008–2012 BMW M3, 328I, 328XI and more recall: Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables
June 19, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 19V-472BMW 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…
- 2016–2017 BMW M3, M4 recall: Power train: driveline, driveshaft
October 11, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 18V-713BMW 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…
- 2000–2006 BMW 325I, 325XI, M3 and more recall: Air bags
June 11, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 14V-428 Do not driveBMW 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…
- 2006–2011 BMW 325XI, 323I, 325I and more recall: Electrical system: wiring
October 25, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 17V-676BMW 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…
- 2000–2003 BMW 323, 320, 325 and more recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
January 20, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 17V-047 Do not drive6is 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…
- 2015–2017 BMW M4, M3, M2 recall: Structure: frame and members
September 9, 2016 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 16V-653BMW 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…
- 2006–2015 BMW 128I, X6 Sac, X5 Sav and more recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
February 5, 2016 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 16V-071BMW 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…
- 2015–2016 BMW M3, M4 recall: Power train: driveline, driveshaft
November 23, 2015 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 15V-782BMW 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…
- 2002–2006 BMW 325XI, 325I, 325CI and more recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
May 28, 2015 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 15V-318 Do not drive4i 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.
- 2002–2003 BMW 325XI, 325IT, M3 and more recall: Air bags
May 2, 2013 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 13V-172 Do not driveBMW 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…
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has the BMW M3 had?
NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the BMW M3, across 20 model years (2000–2023).
Which BMW M3 model year has the most recalls?
The 2006 BMW M3 appears in the most campaigns (5). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.
How do I check my BMW M3 for recalls?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.