RecallPulseUpdated Oct 9, 2026

BMW M3 recalls

17 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 5 with a do-not-drive warning. Updated Oct 9, 2026.

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This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Recalls by model year

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Latest recalls

Vehicle24V288000 · Apr 24, 2024
2014–2015 BMW M3 — Air Bags recall5,761 units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 228I, BMW 320I, BMW 328D +more
Vehicle23V118000 · Feb 23, 2023
2022–2023 BMW M3 — Electrical System recall120 units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 330E, BMW 330I, BMW 430I +more
Vehicle21V554000 · Jul 21, 2021
2021 BMW M3 — Seat Belts recall22K units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 228I, BMW 230I, BMW 330E +more
Vehicle21V298000 · Apr 28, 2021
2021 BMW M3 — Seat Belts recall12 units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 330E, BMW 330I, BMW M3 +more
Vehicle21V062000 · Feb 10, 2021
2019–2021 BMW M3 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall893 units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 740LI, BMW 745LE, BMW 750LI +more
Do not driveVehicle20V018000 · Jan 15, 2020
2000–2006 BMW M3 — Air Bags recall293K units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 320I, BMW 323CI, BMW 323I +more
Vehicle20V017000 · Jan 15, 2020
2006–2015 BMW M3 — Air Bags recall60K units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 1 Series M, BMW 128I, BMW 135I +more
Vehicle19V472000 · Jun 19, 2019
2008–2012 BMW M3 — Electrical System recall17K units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 328I, BMW 328XI, BMW 335D +more
Vehicle18V713000 · Oct 11, 2018
2016–2017 BMW M3 — Power Train recall2,661 units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW M3, BMW M4
Do not driveVehicle14V428000 · Jun 11, 2018
2000–2006 BMW M3 — Air Bags recall574K units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 323I, BMW 325I, BMW 325XI +more
Vehicle17V676000 · Oct 25, 2017
2006–2011 BMW M3 — Electrical System recall703K units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 323I, BMW 325I, BMW 325XI +more
Do not driveVehicle17V047000 · Jan 20, 2017
2000–2003 BMW M3 — Air Bags recall230K units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 320, BMW 323, BMW 325 +more
Vehicle16V653000 · Sep 9, 2016
2015–2017 BMW M3 — Structure recall196 units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW M2, BMW M3, BMW M4
Vehicle16V071000 · Feb 5, 2016
2006–2015 BMW M3 — Air Bags recall840K units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 1 Series M, BMW 128I, BMW 135I +more
Vehicle15V782000 · Nov 23, 2015
2015–2016 BMW M3 — Power Train recall42 units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW M3, BMW M4
Do not driveVehicle15V318000 · May 28, 2015
2002–2006 BMW M3 — Air Bags recall419K units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 325CI, BMW 325I, BMW 325XI +more
Do not driveVehicle13V172000 · May 2, 2013
2002–2003 BMW M3 — Air Bags recall43K units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 325CI, BMW 325I, BMW 325IT +more