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2015 BMW M3

3 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #15V782000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's driveshaft may have a problem with a part called a slip-joint that wasn't properly filled with grease, which could cause it to fail over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the slip-joint fails, your vehicle could lose power to the rear axle and suddenly stop moving, increasing the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is free! BMW will contact you and have a dealer inspect your driveshaft, replacing it if necessary, at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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High Priority #24V288000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The side airbag in your vehicle is a safety feature that deploys in a side collision to cushion the impact. The inflator is the part that fills the airbag with gas. In some 2014-2015 BMW models, the weld joint in the inflator can fail, allowing gas to leak or the inflator to rupture.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator ruptures, it could spray sharp metal fragments into the vehicle, putting you at risk of serious injury. If gas leaks, the airbag might not inflate fully during a side collision, leaving you without protection.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty side airbag with a new one, free of charge. You'll receive a notification letter, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
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, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #16V653000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of replaced during a previous service, which can cause them to loosen over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts loosen, it could affect your vehicle's handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
BMW will replace the rear sub-frame bolts with new ones at no cost to you. They'll contact you when it's time for the fix, and you can also call them at 1-800-525-7417.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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POWER TRAIN
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other BMW M3 Years

2023
1 recall
2021
3 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
3 recalls
2014
1 recall
2013
2 recalls
2012
3 recalls
2011
4 recalls
2010
4 recalls
2009
5 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
5 recalls
2005
3 recalls
2004
3 recalls
2003
5 recalls
2002
5 recalls
2001
4 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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