BMW M3 recalls
NHTSA's records list 12 safety recalls covering the BMW M3 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2000-2017, 2021, 2023. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on April 24, 2024. 3 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 7, 2026.
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall. Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA
2023 BMW M3 recalls 1
- Unlocked Door May Open During Crash
Component: electrical system. 120 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 BMW M3 recalls 3
- Passenger Seat Belt Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 21,537 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly Malfunction
Component: seat belts. 12 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Possible Loss of Braking Assistance and ABS
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 893 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 BMW M3 recalls 1
- Driveshaft may Separate from Flange
Component: power train. 2,661 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 BMW M3 recalls 1
- Driveshaft may Separate from Flange
Component: power train. 2,661 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 BMW M3 recalls 1
- Air Bag Inflators May Rupture
Component: air bags. 5,761 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 BMW M3 recalls 1
- Air Bag Inflators May Rupture
Component: air bags. 5,761 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 BMW M3 recalls 1
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 BMW M3 recalls 2
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Electrical Power/Stalling
Component: electrical system. 16,641 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 BMW M3 recalls 3
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Electrical Power/Stalling
Component: electrical system. 16,641 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blower Motor Wiring may Overheat
Component: electrical system. 702,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2010 BMW M3 recalls 3
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Electrical Power/Stalling
Component: electrical system. 16,641 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blower Motor Wiring may Overheat
Component: electrical system. 702,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2009 BMW M3 recalls 3
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Electrical Power/Stalling
Component: electrical system. 16,641 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blower Motor Wiring may Overheat
Component: electrical system. 702,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2008 BMW M3 recalls 3
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Electrical Power/Stalling
Component: electrical system. 16,641 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blower Motor Wiring may Overheat
Component: electrical system. 702,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2007 BMW M3 recalls 2
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blower Motor Wiring may Overheat
Component: electrical system. 702,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2006 BMW M3 recalls 4
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 292,948 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
Component: air bags. 574,007 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blower Motor Wiring may Overheat
Component: electrical system. 702,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2005 BMW M3 recalls 2
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 292,948 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
Component: air bags. 574,007 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2004 BMW M3 recalls 2
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 292,948 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
Component: air bags. 574,007 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2003 BMW M3 recalls 2
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 292,948 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
Component: air bags. 574,007 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2002 BMW M3 recalls 3
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 292,948 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
Component: air bags. 574,007 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
Component: air bags. 230,117 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2001 BMW M3 recalls 3
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 292,948 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
Component: air bags. 574,007 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
Component: air bags. 230,117 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2000 BMW M3 recalls 2
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 292,948 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
Component: air bags. 230,117 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.