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BMW M3

Model years 1988–2025 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2003, 2008. Fewest complaints: 1996, 2022, 2023.

444owner complaints
26recall campaigns
1,633service bulletins
36model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2003. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’90’93’96’99’02’03’05’08’11’14’17’22’2554’90’93’96’99’02’03’05’08’11’14’17’22’2554

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.

0.0%0.5%1.0%’88’90’96’98’01’03’05’08’10’12’15’17’21’23’25’270.0%0.0%0.5%1.0%’88’95’98’02’05’09’12’16’21’24’25’270.0%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2025 M32000 · 0
2024 M30050 · 0
2023 M311171 · 0
2022 M310440 · 0
2021 M333620 · 0
2018 M390530 · 1
2017 M3321610 · 0
2016 M3531890 · 0
2015 M3432050 · 0
2014 M30100 · 0
2013 M31321042 · 0
2012 M3631110 · 0
2011 M33141100 · 1
2010 M31541321 · 0
2009 M34551271 · 0
2008 M3Most complaints8251274 · 2
2007 M30340 · 0
2006 M3145120 · 0
2005 M3123260 · 0
2004 M3313250 · 0
2003 M3Most complaints545243 · 1
2002 M3405222 · 1
2001 M3144231 · 0
20000260 · 0
1999 M311143 · 0
1998 M3141112 · 0
1997 M319273 · 0
1996 M31190 · 0
1995 M312443 · 0
19940130 · 0
19930110 · 0
19920110 · 0
19910110 · 0
19900110 · 0
19890110 · 0
19882110 · 0

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 yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
2024100
2022450
2021110
2018320
2017352
2016312
2015341
2013100
2011210
2010200
2009110
2008110
2006110
2005231
2004220
2002210
1998110
1997220
1995110

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.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20222022 BMW M3 4 DR AWD————0.0 %
20212021 BMW M3 4 DR AWD————0.0 %
20182018 BMW M3 4 DR RWD————0.0 %
20172017 BMW M3 4 DR RWD————0.0 %
20162016 BMW M3 4 DR RWD————0.0 %
20152015 BMW M3 4 DR RWD————0.0 %
20132013 BMW M3 2 DR RWD————0.0 %
20122012 BMW M3 2 DR RWD————0.0 %
20112011 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.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2026M3 Sedan · Compact · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.M614.710.112.6293
2025M3 Competition Sedan · Compact · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AS814.510.212.6292
2024M3 Sedan · Compact · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.M614.710.112.6293
2023M3 Sedan · Compact · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.M614.710.112.6293
2022M3 Competition Sedan · Compact · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AS814.510.212.6292
2018M3 · Compact · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.M613.59.311.6273
2017M3 · Compact · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.M613.79.111.7273
2016M3 · Compact · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.M613.79.011.6271
2015M3 Sedan · Compact · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.M613.79.011.6267
2013M3 Coupe · Subcompact · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.M616.911.414.4331
2012M3 Coupe · Subcompact · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.M616.911.414.4331
2011M3 Coupe · Subcompact · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.M617.011.414.5334
2010M3 Coupe · Subcompact · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.M617.011.414.5334
2009M3 Coupe · Subcompact · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.M617.011.414.5334
2008M3 · Compact · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.M617.011.414.5334
2006M3 · Subcompact · Premium gasoline3.2 L, 6 cyl.AM614.910.412.9297
2005M3 · Subcompact · Premium gasoline3.2 L, 6 cyl.AM614.910.412.9297
2004M3 · Subcompact · Premium gasoline3.2 L, 6 cyl.AM614.910.412.9297
2003M3 · Subcompact · Premium gasoline3.2 L, 6 cyl.AM614.910.412.9297
2002M3 · Subcompact · Premium gasoline3.2 L, 6 cyl.M616.210.613.7315
2001M3 · Subcompact · Premium gasoline3.2 L, 6 cyl.M616.210.613.7315
1999M3 · Subcompact · Premium gasoline3.2 L, 6 cyl.M513.69.611.8271
1998M3 · Subcompact · Premium gasoline3.2 L, 6 cyl.A513.99.111.8271
1997M3 · Subcompact · Premium gasoline3.2 L, 6 cyl.M513.39.111.4262

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 yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
2024202
2023202
2022101
2021606
2020606
2019404
2018909
2017606
201622021
201512011
20141349
2013381820
2012391622
2011411722
2010441721
2009824434
20081073866
200732922
2006716
2005291214
200433229
2003754919
2002875525
200126178
2000606
1999201
199817611
19971795
199631208
199515213

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 registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
20263312%€187,350
20259437%€183,318
202413554%€177,544
202316663%€167,422
202211658%€157,211
202111261%€149,333
20184168%€133,808
20177360%€132,063
20165275%€126,087
20154969%€120,107
20143450%€120,752
20123786%€130,503
20116184%€129,389
20107192%€121,656
20098080%€124,668
200821680%€116,015
20076192%€105,812
20062692%€96,635
20055578%€94,805
20049675%€87,974
200315264%€93,693
200224961%€83,613
200117553%€100,889
19983757%—
19975659%—
19967054%—
19957061%—
19946466%—
19936373%—
19904785%—

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 registeredIn useAverage mileage
20238—
20211451,000 km
20169128,000 km
20159107,000 km
20149132,000 km
201113139,000 km
201014112,000 km
200917154,000 km
200856147,000 km
200722163,000 km
20056139,000 km
200416163,000 km
200316197,000 km
200232174,000 km
200119206,000 km
19985184,000 km
19975197,000 km
199611242,000 km
19957203,000 km
19947196,000 km
19895110,000 km
198713152,000 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.

YearCars in injury collisionsFatalSerious
2025124332
202494125
202392620
202282511
202168016

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.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
20251,88527
20243,25947
20232,70952
20222,80032
20213,65276
20201,55024
201953313
201876971
201789453
201668974
201549868
201420024
2013469205
2012569285
2011538270
2010464270
2009495322
2008802571
2007302283
2006230206
2005690594
20049371,035
20031,2711,632
20027991,226
2001206408
200049
199957194
1998107424
1997128418
1996108397

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 registeredTestsPassed first timeAll cars that yearAverage mileage
201890390%84%31,700 mi
20171,01587%82%37,300 mi
201676489%79%44,100 mi
201556286%75%52,200 mi
201422688%72%59,600 mi
201345589%68%51,400 mi
201260690%66%56,800 mi
201169188%63%66,200 mi
201064588%60%70,200 mi
200973088%59%75,300 mi
20081,13487%57%81,000 mi
200745687%57%87,000 mi
200635687%56%81,900 mi
20051,01883%56%89,900 mi
20041,42483%56%95,100 mi
20031,98782%57%98,600 mi
20021,24683%58%104,900 mi
200133377%59%109,500 mi
199911881%63%89,500 mi
199820078%64%99,000 mi
199721681%64%105,500 mi
199616977%65%109,200 mi
199513174%67%112,400 mi

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).

AreaM3All cars, same ages
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment4.8%16.3%
Tyres3.5%6.5%
Brakes3.4%10.2%
Suspension3.4%13.0%
Noise, emissions and leaks2.5%5.1%
Visibility2.2%6.2%
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems1.0%2.0%
Body, chassis, structure0.8%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).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20223,853Germany, Poland, Austria1,850211 (WLTP)337
20211,818Germany, Belgium, Poland1,816231 (WLTP)373
2020168Germany1,775241 (WLTP)355
2019188Germany, United Kingdom, Belgium1,659184 (WLTP)334
20181,965United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium1,657193 (NEDC)331
20172,237United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium1,638197 (NEDC)331
20162,220United Kingdom, Germany, France1,625—321
20151,411United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium1,623—317
2014748United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium1,668—315
20131,551United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands1,759—310
20121,992United Kingdom, Germany, France1,762—309
20112,714United Kingdom, Germany, Italy1,732—309
20102,650United Kingdom, Germany, Italy1,733——

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.

FuelCarsOn the roadWLTPDifferenceAverage distance so far
Petrol6,27613.110.1+30%18,000 km
Petrol hybrid1,29910.08.3+21%13,000 km

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.

CountryPetrolPetrol hybridPetrol per litreDiesel per litre
Germany€4,295€3,262€2.18€2.27
United Kingdom£3,441£2,613£1.75£1.99
France€4,393€3,337€2.23€2.35
Belgium€3,920€2,977€1.99€2.35
Italy€3,973€3,018€2.02€2.24
United States$2,231$1,694$1.13$1.66

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

Compare running costs of other models

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.

SR/00583/26 · Injuries27 Feb 2026 · 3 series, M3

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…

SR/00596/26 · Injuries27 Feb 2026 · 1, 3, X1, X3, M3

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…

SR/00620/25 · Injuries14 Feb 2025 · X3, 3series, M3, 1series, X1

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…

A12/01223/24 · Injuries17 May 2024 · 2, 3, 4, M3, M4

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 …

A12/00184/24 · Injuries1 Feb 2024 · 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, M3, M5, M8, X3, X4, X5, X6, X3M, X4M, X5M, X6M, Z4

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…

A12/01929/23 · Injuries1 Sept 2023 · 1 Series, 3 Series, M coupé, M3, X1, X3, X5M. X6M, X6, ActiveHybrid X6

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…

A12/00868/23 · Injuries21 Apr 2023 · 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, X1, X3, X4, X5, X6, M2, M3, M4, X5M, X6M

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 …

A12/00783/23 · Injuries14 Apr 2023 · 1, 2, 2 Active Tourer/Gran Tourer, 3, 4, 5, 6, X1, X3, X4, X5, X6, M2, M3, M4, X5M, X6

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…

A12/01718/22 · Injuries2 Dec 2022 · 3 Series (G20, G21), M3 (G80)

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 …

A12/00976/22 · Fire, Injuries8 Jul 2022 · i3, i4, M3, X1, X2, 2er (Grand Tourer), 3er (Limousine+Touring)

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…

A12/00993/21 · Injuries9 Jul 2021 · 3, M3

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…

A12/00590/21 · Injuries30 Apr 2021 · 7, 8, iX3, M3, M4, M8, X5, X6, X7

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.

24V288000 · Air bags24 Apr 2024 · 2014, 2015

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.

23V118000 · Electrical system23 Feb 2023 · 2023

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.

21V554000 · Seat belts21 Jul 2021 · 2021

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."

21V298000 · Seat belts28 Apr 2021 · 2021

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.

21V062000 · Service brakes, hydraulic10 Feb 2021 · 2021

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.

20V018000 · Air bags15 Jan 2020 · 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

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.

20V017000 · Air bags15 Jan 2020 · 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

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.

19V472000 · Electrical system19 Jun 2019 · 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

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.

18V713000 · Power train11 Oct 2018 · 2016, 2017

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.

14V428000 · Air bags11 Jun 2018 · 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

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.

17V676000 · Electrical system25 Oct 2017 · 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

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.

17V047000 · Air bags20 Jan 2017 · 2000, 2001, 2002

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.

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