BMW M3 recalls

20 safety recalls for the BMW M3 (model years 2000–2017, 2021, 2023), explained in plain English. Pick your year:

2023 (1)2021 (3)2017 (2)2016 (3)2015 (3)2014 (1)2013 (2)2012 (3)2011 (4)2010 (4)2009 (5)2008 (5)2007 (3)2006 (5)2005 (3)2004 (3)2003 (5)2002 (5)2001 (4)2000 (2)

All BMW M3 recalls

Date	Recall	Vehicles	Problem	Units
2024-04-24	24V288	2014–2015 BMW 228I & 2014–2015 BMW 320I + 8 more	Airbag	5,761
2023-02-23	23V118	2022–2023 BMW 430I & 2022–2023 BMW I4 + 5 more	Electrical system	120
2021-07-22	21V554	2021 BMW 228I & 2021 BMW 230I + 24 more	Seat belt	21,537
2021-04-28	21V298	2021 BMW 330E & 2021 BMW 330I + 2 more	Seat belt	12
2021-02-10	21V062	2019–2021 BMW X5 & 2019–2021 BMW X7 + 10 more	Brakes	893
2020-01-15	20V018	2000–2006 BMW 323CI & 2000–2006 BMW 325CI + 13 more	Airbag ⛔	292,948
2020-01-15	20V017	2006–2013 BMW 328I & 2006–2013 BMW 335I + 17 more	Airbag	59,965
2019-06-20	19V472	2008–2012 BMW M3 & 2009–2011 BMW 335D + 2 more	Electrical system	16,641
2018-10-16	18V713	2016–2017 BMW M3 & 2016–2017 BMW M4	Powertrain & transmission	2,661
2017-10-27	17V676	2006–2011 BMW 323I & 2006–2011 BMW 325I + 10 more	Electrical system	702,965
2017-01-26	17V047	2000–2002 BMW 320 & 2000–2002 BMW 323 + 8 more	Airbag ⛔	230,117
2016-09-09	16V653	2015–2017 BMW M3 & 2015–2016 BMW M4 + 1 more	Body & structure	196
2016-02-08	16V071	2006–2013 BMW 328 & 2006–2013 BMW 335 + 11 more	Airbag	840,000
2015-11-23	15V782	2015–2016 BMW M3 & 2015–2016 BMW M4	Powertrain & transmission	42
2015-05-28	15V318	2002–2006 BMW 325CI & 2002–2006 BMW 330CI + 10 more	Airbag ⛔	419,235
2014-07-16	14V428	2001–2006 BMW 325I & 2001–2006 BMW 330I + 5 more	Airbag ⛔	574,007
2013-05-02	13V172	2002–2003 BMW 325CI & 2002–2003 BMW 325I + 7 more	Airbag ⛔	43,204
2008-11-14	08V595	2008–2009 BMW M3	Powertrain & transmission	2,500
2003-04-30	03V160	2003 BMW 325CI & 2003 BMW 325I + 2 more	Windows, wipers & mirrors	13,100
2001-07-31	01V245	2001 BMW M3	Brakes	2,438

Other BMW models

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FAQ

How many recalls does the BMW M3 have?

The BMW M3 has 20 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2000–2017, 2021, 2023. The 2002 model year has the most (5).

Are BMW M3 recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)