BMW M3 recalls by model year

• 20231 campaign
• 20213 campaigns
• 20172 campaigns
• 20163 campaigns
• 20153 campaigns
• 20141 campaign
• 20132 campaigns
• 20123 campaigns
• 20114 campaigns
• 20104 campaigns
• 20095 campaigns
• 20085 campaigns
• 20073 campaigns
• 20065 campaigns
• 20053 campaigns
• 20043 campaigns
• 20035 campaigns
• 20025 campaigns
• 20014 campaigns
• 20002 campaigns
• 19991 campaign
• 19981 campaign
• 19972 campaigns
• 19961 campaign
• 19954 campaigns
• 19941 campaign
• 19931 campaign
• 19921 campaign
• 19911 campaign
• 19901 campaign
• 19891 campaign
• 19881 campaign

Check by VIN

A campaign rarely covers every BMW M3 of a given year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

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All BMW M3 recall campaigns

• Apr 24, 2024Air bags

  Air Bag Inflators May Rupture

  Campaign 24V-288 · 5,761 vehicles · model years 2014–2015

• Feb 23, 2023Electrical system

  Unlocked Door May Open During Crash

  Campaign 23V-118 · 120 vehicles · model years 2022–2023

• Jul 21, 2021Seat belts

  Passenger Seat Belt Malfunction/FMVSS 208

  Campaign 21V-554 · 21,537 vehicles · model years 2021

• Apr 28, 2021Seat belts

  Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly Malfunction

  Campaign 21V-298 · 12 vehicles · model years 2021

• Feb 10, 2021Brakes

  Possible Loss of Braking Assistance and ABS

  Campaign 21V-062 · 893 vehicles · model years 2019–2021

• Jan 15, 2020Air bagsDo not drive

  Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode

  Campaign 20V-018 · 292,948 vehicles · model years 2000–2006

• Jan 15, 2020Air bags

  Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode

  Campaign 20V-017 · 59,965 vehicles · model years 2006–2015

• Jun 19, 2019Electrical system

  Loss of Electrical Power/Stalling

  Campaign 19V-472 · 16,641 vehicles · model years 2008–2012

• Oct 11, 2018Power train

  Driveshaft may Separate from Flange

  Campaign 18V-713 · 2,661 vehicles · model years 2016–2017

• Jun 11, 2018Air bagsDo not drive

  Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture

  Campaign 14V-428 · 574,007 vehicles · model years 2000–2006

• Oct 25, 2017Electrical system

  Blower Motor Wiring may Overheat

  Campaign 17V-676 · 702,965 vehicles · model years 2006–2011

• Jan 20, 2017Air bagsDo not drive

  Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator may Rupture

  Campaign 17V-047 · 230,117 vehicles · model years 2000–2003

• Sep 9, 2016Body and structure

  Rear Sub-Frame Bolts may Loosen

  Campaign 16V-653 · 196 vehicles · model years 2015–2017

• Feb 5, 2016Air bags

  Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

  Campaign 16V-071 · 840,000 vehicles · model years 2006–2015

• Nov 23, 2015Power train

  Driveshaft Slip-Joint may not have been Greased

  Campaign 15V-782 · 42 vehicles · model years 2015–2016

• May 28, 2015Air bagsDo not drive

  Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

  Campaign 15V-318 · 419,235 vehicles · model years 2002–2006

• May 2, 2013Air bagsDo not drive

  Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture

  Campaign 13V-172 · 43,204 vehicles · model years 2002–2003

• Nov 14, 2008Power train

  Double clutch gearbox

  Campaign 08V-595 · 2,500 vehicles · model years 2008–2009

• Apr 29, 2003Visibility

  BMW/window lifting anti-pinching device

  Campaign 03V-160 · 13,100 vehicles · model years 2003

• Jul 31, 2001Parking brake

  BMW/parking brake cable

  Campaign 01V-245 · 2,438 vehicles · model years 2001

• Nov 15, 1999Air bags

  BMW/side door air bags

  Campaign 99V-063-001 · 16,749 vehicles · model years 1997–1999

• Aug 4, 1998Engine and cooling

  BMW/coolant system

  Campaign 98V-178 · 340,000 vehicles · model years 1988–1995

• Aug 19, 1997Speed control

  BMW/cruise control-throttle cable

  Campaign 97V-131 · 410,000 vehicles · model years 1989–1997

• Jul 1, 1996Lighting

  BMW/brakes:hydraulic:switch:brake light

  Campaign 96V-111 · 180,000 vehicles · model years 1990–1995

• Aug 10, 1994Seat belts

  Interior systems:active seat and shoulder belts an

  Campaign 94V-151 · 57,000 vehicles · model years 1993–1995

• Feb 1, 1993Visibility

  Heater:water:defroster:defogger:heater core:water

  Campaign 93V-015 · 375,000 vehicles · model years 1984–1993

BMW M3 recalls by component

Other BMW models

• X5 103
• X3 60
• X6 44
• 330i 38
• X7 33
• 530i 33
• X4 29
• Z4 28
• 328i 27
• M5 23
• 740i 23
• 540i 23

Common questions

Does the BMW M3 have recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 26 safety recall campaigns for the BMW M3, covering model years 1988–2023. Most involve air bags, seat belts and power train.

Which BMW M3 model year has the most recalls?

On NHTSA’s records the 2009 BMW M3 has the most campaigns, with 5. A higher count does not by itself mean a less safe vehicle: some campaigns are small compliance fixes, and newer models have had less time to accumulate campaigns.

How do I find out if my BMW M3 is affected?

Choose your model year below to read each campaign, then check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup. Campaigns usually cover a production range, so two cars of the same year can differ.