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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
2001
4
2002
5
2003
5
2004
3
2005
3
2006
5
2007
3
2008
5
2009
5
2010
4
2011
4
2012
3
2013
2
2014
1
2015
3
2016
3
2017
2
2018
0
2019
0
2020
0
2021
3
2022
0
2023
1
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 — 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 …

Critical

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT — 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 …

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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