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2021 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 #21V062000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a faulty brake rotor and shaft in the integrated brake system, which could come loose and affect your vehicle's ability to stop properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could lose the safety feature that helps prevent your wheels from locking up during hard braking, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You don't need to do anything - BMW will contact you to schedule a free repair at your local dealership, where they'll replace the integrated brake system at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
BMW 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 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, and 2021 M3, M3 Competition, M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, X5 xDrive45e, 745 Le xDrive. 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 Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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High Priority #21V554000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's passenger seat belt has a part called the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR), which helps keep you safe by locking the belt in place during a crash. In some of these vehicles, this part doesn't work correctly and can unlock too early, leaving you without the full protection of the seat belt.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the seat belt retractor fails, the belt might not keep you securely in place. This increases the risk of serious injury, because you could be thrown around inside the vehicle or even ejected.
Free Fix
Your BMW or MINI dealer will inspect the seat belt and retractor, and if necessary, replace them with new ones that work correctly. 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 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 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).
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High Priority #21V298000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your seat belt buckle assembly may have been installed incorrectly, which could affect how well it holds you in place during a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If your seat belt isn't working properly, you could be at risk of injury if you're in an accident.
Free Fix
BMW will inspect and possibly replace your front seat belt buckle assembly at no cost to you, and they've already sent you a letter with instructions on what to do next.
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Original — What Happened
BMW 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly installed seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as expected, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckle assembly connection and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. 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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SEAT BELTS
2 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall

Other BMW M3 Years

2023
1 recall
2017
2 recalls
2016
3 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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