Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2003. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2025.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 M3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 M3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 M3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 M3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 M3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2018 M3 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 M3 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 M3 | 5 | 3 |
| 2015 M3 | 4 | 3 |
| 2014 M3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 M3 | 13 | 2 |
| 2012 M3 | 6 | 3 |
| 2011 M3 | 31 | 4 |
| 2010 M3 | 15 | 4 |
| 2009 M3 | 45 | 5 |
| 2008 M3Most complaints | 82 | 5 |
| 2007 M3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 M3 | 14 | 5 |
| 2005 M3 | 12 | 3 |
| 2004 M3 | 31 | 3 |
| 2003 M3Most complaints | 54 | 5 |
| 2002 M3 | 40 | 5 |
| 2001 M3 | 14 | 4 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 M3 | 11 | 1 |
| 1998 M3 | 14 | 1 |
| 1997 M3 | 19 | 2 |
| 1996 M3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 M3 | 12 | 4 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Power train116
- Air bags100
- Engine62
- Electrical system38
- Engine and engine cooling32
- Structure24
- Visibility23
- Suspension21
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 36 M3 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 32 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 | 5 |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 9 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2022 BMW M3 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2021 | 2021 BMW M3 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2018 | 2018 BMW M3 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2017 | 2017 BMW M3 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2016 | 2016 BMW M3 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2015 | 2015 BMW M3 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2013 | 2013 BMW M3 2 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2012 | 2012 BMW M3 2 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2011 | 2011 BMW M3 C RWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 24 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 11.4–14.5 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | M3 Sedan · Compact · Premium gasoline | 14.7 | 10.1 | 12.6 |
| 2025 | M3 Competition Sedan · Compact · Premium gasoline | 14.5 | 10.2 | 12.6 |
| 2024 | M3 Sedan · Compact · Premium gasoline | 14.7 | 10.1 | 12.6 |
| 2023 | M3 Sedan · Compact · Premium gasoline | 14.7 | 10.1 | 12.6 |
| 2022 | M3 Competition Sedan · Compact · Premium gasoline | 14.5 | 10.2 | 12.6 |
| 2018 | M3 · Compact · Premium gasoline | 13.5 | 9.3 | 11.6 |
| 2017 | M3 · Compact · Premium gasoline | 13.7 | 9.1 | 11.7 |
| 2016 | M3 · Compact · Premium gasoline | 13.7 | 9.0 | 11.6 |
| 2015 | M3 Sedan · Compact · Premium gasoline | 13.7 | 9.0 | 11.6 |
| 2013 | M3 Coupe · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 16.9 | 11.4 | 14.4 |
| 2012 | M3 Coupe · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 16.9 | 11.4 | 14.4 |
| 2011 | M3 Coupe · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 17.0 | 11.4 | 14.5 |
| 2010 | M3 Coupe · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 17.0 | 11.4 | 14.5 |
| 2009 | M3 Coupe · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 17.0 | 11.4 | 14.5 |
| 2008 | M3 · Compact · Premium gasoline | 17.0 | 11.4 | 14.5 |
| 2006 | M3 · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 14.9 | 10.4 | 12.9 |
| 2005 | M3 · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 14.9 | 10.4 | 12.9 |
| 2004 | M3 · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 14.9 | 10.4 | 12.9 |
| 2003 | M3 · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 14.9 | 10.4 | 12.9 |
| 2002 | M3 · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 16.2 | 10.6 | 13.7 |
| 2001 | M3 · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 16.2 | 10.6 | 13.7 |
| 1999 | M3 · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 13.6 | 9.6 | 11.8 |
| 1998 | M3 · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 13.9 | 9.1 | 11.8 |
| 1997 | M3 · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 13.3 | 9.1 | 11.4 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
975 M3 cars are on the New Zealand register; 49% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | 22 | 0 | 21 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 | 11 |
| 2014 | 13 | 4 | 9 |
| 2013 | 38 | 18 | 20 |
| 2012 | 39 | 16 | 22 |
| 2011 | 41 | 17 | 22 |
| 2010 | 44 | 17 | 21 |
| 2009 | 82 | 44 | 34 |
| 2008 | 107 | 38 | 66 |
| 2007 | 32 | 9 | 22 |
| 2006 | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| 2005 | 29 | 12 | 14 |
| 2004 | 33 | 22 | 9 |
| 2003 | 75 | 49 | 19 |
| 2002 | 87 | 55 | 25 |
| 2001 | 26 | 17 | 8 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 17 | 6 | 11 |
| 1997 | 17 | 9 | 5 |
| 1996 | 31 | 20 | 8 |
| 1995 | 15 | 2 | 13 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
2,842 M3 cars are on Dutch roads; 67% arrived later as imports, and 927 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 | €187,350 |
| 2025 | 94 | €183,318 |
| 2024 | 135 | €177,544 |
| 2023 | 166 | €167,422 |
| 2022 | 116 | €157,211 |
| 2021 | 112 | €149,333 |
| 2018 | 41 | €133,808 |
| 2017 | 73 | €132,063 |
| 2016 | 52 | €126,087 |
| 2015 | 49 | €120,107 |
| 2014 | 34 | €120,752 |
| 2012 | 37 | €130,503 |
| 2011 | 61 | €129,389 |
| 2010 | 71 | €121,656 |
| 2009 | 80 | €124,668 |
| 2008 | 216 | €116,015 |
| 2007 | 61 | €105,812 |
| 2006 | 26 | €96,635 |
| 2005 | 55 | €94,805 |
| 2004 | 96 | €87,974 |
| 2003 | 152 | €93,693 |
| 2002 | 249 | €83,613 |
| 2001 | 175 | €100,889 |
| 1998 | 37 | — |
| 1997 | 56 | — |
| 1996 | 70 | — |
| 1995 | 70 | — |
| 1994 | 64 | — |
| 1993 | 63 | — |
| 1990 | 47 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
313 M3 cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | — |
| 2021 | 14 | 51,000 km |
| 2016 | 9 | 128,000 km |
| 2015 | 9 | 107,000 km |
| 2014 | 9 | 132,000 km |
| 2011 | 13 | 139,000 km |
| 2010 | 14 | 112,000 km |
| 2009 | 17 | 154,000 km |
| 2008 | 56 | 147,000 km |
| 2007 | 22 | 163,000 km |
| 2005 | 6 | 139,000 km |
| 2004 | 16 | 163,000 km |
| 2003 | 16 | 197,000 km |
| 2002 | 32 | 174,000 km |
| 2001 | 19 | 206,000 km |
| 1998 | 5 | 184,000 km |
| 1997 | 5 | 197,000 km |
| 1996 | 11 | 242,000 km |
| 1995 | 7 | 203,000 km |
| 1994 | 7 | 196,000 km |
| 1989 | 5 | 110,000 km |
| 1987 | 13 | 152,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 460 M3 cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 15 of those collisions were fatal and 104 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 124 | 3 | 32 |
| 2024 | 94 | 1 | 25 |
| 2023 | 92 | 6 | 20 |
| 2022 | 82 | 5 | 11 |
| 2021 | 68 | 0 | 16 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
27,874 M3 cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,885 | 27 |
| 2024 | 3,259 | 47 |
| 2023 | 2,709 | 52 |
| 2022 | 2,800 | 32 |
| 2021 | 3,652 | 76 |
| 2020 | 1,550 | 24 |
| 2019 | 533 | 13 |
| 2018 | 769 | 71 |
| 2017 | 894 | 53 |
| 2016 | 689 | 74 |
| 2015 | 498 | 68 |
| 2014 | 200 | 24 |
| 2013 | 469 | 205 |
| 2012 | 569 | 285 |
| 2011 | 538 | 270 |
| 2010 | 464 | 270 |
| 2009 | 495 | 322 |
| 2008 | 802 | 571 |
| 2007 | 302 | 283 |
| 2006 | 230 | 206 |
| 2005 | 690 | 594 |
| 2004 | 937 | 1,035 |
| 2003 | 1,271 | 1,632 |
| 2002 | 799 | 1,226 |
| 2001 | 206 | 408 |
| 2000 | 4 | 9 |
| 1999 | 57 | 194 |
| 1998 | 107 | 424 |
| 1997 | 128 | 418 |
| 1996 | 108 | 397 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
15,385 M3 cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 85% passed first time, against 64% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 903 | 90% |
| 2017 | 1,015 | 87% |
| 2016 | 764 | 89% |
| 2015 | 562 | 86% |
| 2014 | 226 | 88% |
| 2013 | 455 | 89% |
| 2012 | 606 | 90% |
| 2011 | 691 | 88% |
| 2010 | 645 | 88% |
| 2009 | 730 | 88% |
| 2008 | 1,134 | 87% |
| 2007 | 456 | 87% |
| 2006 | 356 | 87% |
| 2005 | 1,018 | 83% |
| 2004 | 1,424 | 83% |
| 2003 | 1,987 | 82% |
| 2002 | 1,246 | 83% |
| 2001 | 333 | 77% |
| 1999 | 118 | 81% |
| 1998 | 200 | 78% |
| 1997 | 216 | 81% |
| 1996 | 169 | 77% |
| 1995 | 131 | 74% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | M3 | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.8% | 16.3% |
| Tyres | 3.5% | 6.5% |
| Brakes | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Suspension | 3.4% | 13.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Visibility | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.8% | 6.3% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
23,515 new BMW M3 cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (2,564), Poland (214), Austria (143).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,853 | 211 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 1,818 | 231 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 168 | 241 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 188 | 184 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1,965 | 193 (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 2,237 | 197 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 2,220 | — |
| 2015 | 1,411 | — |
| 2014 | 748 | — |
| 2013 | 1,551 | — |
| 2012 | 1,992 | — |
| 2011 | 2,714 | — |
| 2010 | 2,650 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
7,575 BMW M3 cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions average 13.1 l/100 km on the road, against 10.1 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 30% more.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 6,276 | 13.1 | 10.1 | +30% |
| Petrol hybrid | 1,299 | 10.0 | 8.3 | +21% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0
What it costs in fuel
On real-world figures the petrol BMW M3 uses 13.1 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,970 litres: €4,295 at this week's average price in Germany, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Petrol | Petrol hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | €4,295 | €3,262 |
| United Kingdom | £3,441 | £2,613 |
| France | €4,393 | €3,337 |
| Belgium | €3,920 | €2,977 |
| Italy | €3,973 | €3,018 |
| United States | $2,231 | $1,694 |
Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.
Work it out for your driving
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the M3 in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The driver airbag inflator may malfunction due to long-term degradation. In this case, if the airbag is deployed in an accident, the internal pressure in the inflator may be too high. The inflator could burst. Metal fragments may cause injuries. The product do…
The driver airbag inflator may malfunction due to long-term degradation. In this case, if the airbag is deployed in an accident, the internal pressure in the inflator may be too high. The inflator could burst. Metal fragments may cause injuries. The product do…
The propellant in the inflator of the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments of the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surv…
The accumulator in the driver/passenger head airbag inflator can leak, preventing the airbag to fully deploy if activated in an accident, impairing the protective effect of the airbag. Moreover, the accumulator can detach, entering the interior of the vehicle …
Due to a manufacturing error, the weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit (ITCU) may not have been correctly executed. As a result, transmission oil could leak into the ITCU, causing it to fail. This may lead to transmission seizure, increasing t…
The propellant in the driver airbag can deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature variations. In the event of an accident in which the airbag deploys, this could result in fragments from the inflator casing coming loose and injuring the vehicle’s occupa…
The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on …
The airbag propellant may deteriorate over time, and If deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Reg…
The front safety belt on the left side may be faulty. This can increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and …
The micro gas generator inside the seat belt retractor may not have been manufactured to specifications. This may lead to an impairment of the restraint function in case of an accident, increasing the risk of injury. Moreover, there may be spark formation in c…
The abdominal strap (safety-belt buckle) may not have been correctly screwed. This could affect the restraining capacity of the safety-belt and increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down…
Defective hydraulic unit of the braking system may cause a limited braking support and increased braking distance. Moreover, in such cases the ABS system would not be available. This will lead to increased risk of an accident.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
26 campaigns cover the M3; the latest 12 are below.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.
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."
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.
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.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.
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 driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports Wagons; 2006 325i coupes and convertibles; 2001-2006 330i sedans, coupes, and convertibles; 2001-2005 330xi sedans; and 2001-2006 M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure that could cause the air bag inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. These replacement modules contain an air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
NHTSA recalls