Is the 2003 BMW M3 safe to drive?

The 2003 BMW M3 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 13V172000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS

What Happened

The passenger air bag in your car is designed to deploy in a crash to protect you and your passengers. In some 2002-2003 BMW models, the air bag's inflator could rupture and send metal shards flying — this could seriously hurt you or others in the vehicle.

Risk if Unfixed

In a crash, the air bag might deploy and the inflator could break apart, sending sharp metal pieces your way. This could cause serious injury to you, the passenger, or others nearby.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty passenger air bag with a new, safer one, at no charge to you. Don't drive your car until you've been notified and scheduled this repair. Once replacement parts are available, BMW will contact you to arrange the fix.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #13V172000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 13V172000

What This Recall Means

AIR BAGS

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?