BMW M3 recalls
NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for the BMW M3; the most recent was received 2024-04-24 (Air Bags › Side/Window). 5 came with a Do Not Drive or Park Outside warning.
Recalls by model year
| Model year | Campaigns | Do Not Drive / Park Outside |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 3 |
| 2005 | 3 | 3 |
| 2004 | 3 | 3 |
| 2003 | 4 | 4 |
| 2002 | 5 | 5 |
| 2001 | 3 | 3 |
| 2000 | 2 | 2 |
All BMW M3 campaigns
| Campaign | Received | Component | Problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V288000 | 2024-04-24 | Air Bags › Side/Window | 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 (4… |
| 23V118000 | 2023-02-23 | Electrical System › Body Control Module › Software | 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 i… |
| 21V554000 | 2021-07-21 | 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 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Serie… |
| 21V298000 | 2021-04-28 | Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly | 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 | 2021-02-10 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Hydraulic | 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 xD… |
| 20V017000 | 2020-01-15 | Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module | 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 32… |
| 20V018000 | 2020-01-15 | Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module Do Not Drive | 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 Conver… |
| 19V472000 | 2019-06-19 | Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 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 b… |
| 18V713000 | 2018-10-11 | 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 driveshaft and the flange may fail resulti… |
| 14V428000 | 2018-06-11 | Air Bags Do Not Drive | 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-… |
| 17V676000 | 2017-10-25 | Electrical System › Wiring | 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 ele… |
| 17V047000 | 2017-01-20 | Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module Do Not Drive | 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… |
| 16V653000 | 2016-09-09 | Structure › Frame And Members | BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear differential for a pri… |
| 16V071000 | 2016-02-05 | Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDriv… |
| 15V782000 | 2015-11-23 | Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 M3 Sedan vehicles manufactured May 30, 2015, to September 2, 2015, 2016 M4 Coupe vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to September 11, 2015, and 20… |
| 15V318000 | 2015-05-28 | Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module Do Not Drive | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes, 2… |
| 13V172000 | 2013-05-02 | Air Bags Do Not Drive | BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325Ci and 330Ci coupes and convertibles; 325iT and 325xiT Sports Wagons; and M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the pas… |
A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.
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