NHTSA Safety Recalls
Bmw M3 Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2001 to 2021, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 13 model years (2001–2021) the Bmw M3 has 46 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2009 with 5; the cleanest is 2017 with 2.
- Model years
- 13
- Total recalls
- 46
- Worst year
- 2009
- Cleanest year
- 2017
2001–2021
5 recalls
2 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Bmw M3 | 3 | |
| 2017 Bmw M3 | 2 | |
| 2016 Bmw M3 | 3 | |
| 2015 Bmw M3 | 3 | |
| 2013 Bmw M3 | 2 | |
| 2012 Bmw M3 | 3 | |
| 2011 Bmw M3 | 4 | |
| 2010 Bmw M3 | 4 | |
| 2009 Bmw M3 | 5 | |
| 2008 Bmw M3 | 5 | |
| 2006 Bmw M3 | 5 | |
| 2005 Bmw M3 | 3 | |
| 2001 Bmw M3 | 4 |
What gets recalled most on the Bmw M3
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE16
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING5
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS5
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT4
- AIR BAGS3
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE3
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS3
- POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY2
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW1
- SEAT BELTS1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.