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BMW M3 Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

66
Total Recalls
2.4
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.3)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
2 D
2001
4 C+
2002
5 C+
2003
5 C+
2004
3 D
2005
3 D
2006
5 B-
2007
3 D
2008
5 C
2009
5 C
2010
4 D+
2011
4 D+
2012
3 D
2013
2 D
2014
1 F
2015
3 C-
2016
3 C
2017
2 D+
2018
0
2019
0
2020
0
2021
3 C+
2022
0
2023
1 F
2024
0
2025
0
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

AIR BAGS
40
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12
POWER TRAIN
6
STRUCTURE
3
SEAT BELTS
2
VISIBILITY
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
PARKING BRAKE
1

Most Severe Recalls

Critical

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC — 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.

High Priority

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY — Your seat belt buckle assembly may have been installed incorrectly, which could affect how well it holds you in place during a crash.

High Priority

SEAT BELTS — 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 …

Critical

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT — The driveshaft in your 2016-2017 BMW M3, M4, or M4 GTS is like a long rod that connects the engine to the wheels. It helps your car move forward. In some cases, the connection betw…

Critical

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT — Your vehicle's driveshaft connection may not be secure, which could cause it to fail, affecting your car's ability to move.

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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