Is the 2021 BMW M3 safe to drive?

The 2021 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 21V298000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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.

How to Get This Fixed

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.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #21V298000. 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 21V298000

What This Recall Means

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?