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2016 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 #18V713000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's driveshaft connection may not be secure, which could cause it to fail, affecting your car's ability to move.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could lose control of your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
BMW will replace the driveshaft at no cost to you, and they'll let you know when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
BMW 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 resulting in a loss of propulsion.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #15V782000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's driveshaft is a long rod that connects your transmission to your rear wheels, helping them turn. In your 2015-2016 M3 or M4, the joint that connects these two parts might not have the right amount of lubrication, which could cause it to fail over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the joint fails while you're driving, the power to your rear wheels could be cut off, causing your vehicle to come to an unexpected stop. This increases the risk of a crash, especially if you're on the road or in heavy traffic.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect your driveshaft and replace it if needed, all at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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.
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
The rear sub-frame bolts in your vehicle are the metal fasteners that secure the back end of your car. In some cases, these bolts were reused during a previous repair, which can cause them to loosen over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts loosen, it could affect how your vehicle handles and steers, making it more difficult to control. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the bolts with new ones at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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
2 recalls
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other BMW M3 Years

2023
1 recall
2021
3 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2015
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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