BMW M3 Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns covering at least one BMW M3 model year (1988–2023). Each campaign below shows the model years it covers, the official NHTSA text and the share of vehicles repaired so far.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Which model years each campaign covers

BMW M3 recall campaigns (rows) by model year covered (columns), 2008–2023
Campaign	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2021	2023
24V288000 Air bag	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
23V118000 Electrical	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered
21V554000 Seat belt	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered
21V298000 Seat belt	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered
21V062000 Brake	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered
20V017000 Air bag	covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
19V472000 Electrical	covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
18V713000 Power train	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered
17V676000 Electrical	covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
16V653000 Structure	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered
16V071000 Air bag	covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
15V782000 Power train	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
08V595000 Power train	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered

● = the campaign lists this model year. Source: NHTSA recalls file, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

All 26 campaigns, newest first

Listed for 2014, 2015 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 24V288000 Filed Apr 24, 2024

Air Bag Inflators May Rupture

Air bags · side/window

34.8% repairedof 5,761 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V288000

Listed for 2023 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 23V118000 Filed Feb 23, 2023

Unlocked Door May Open During Crash

Electrical system · body control module · software

97.5% repairedof 120 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V118000

Listed for 2021 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 21V554000 Filed Jul 21, 2021

Passenger Seat Belt Malfunction/FMVSS 208

Seat belts

98.8% repairedof 21,537 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V554000

Listed for 2021 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 21V298000 Filed Apr 28, 2021

Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly Malfunction

Seat belts · front · buckle assembly

100% repairedof 12 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V298000

Listed for 2021 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 21V062000 Filed Feb 10, 2021

Possible Loss of Braking Assistance and ABS

Service brakes, hydraulic

99.2% repairedof 893 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V062000

Listed for 2000–2006 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

NHTSA: Do not drive. NHTSA says owners should not drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. What a Do Not Drive recall means

Recall 20V018000 Filed Jan 15, 2020

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module

42.4% repairedof 292,948 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V018000

Listed for 2006–2013 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 20V017000 Filed Jan 15, 2020

Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module

78.2% repairedof 59,965 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V017000

Listed for 2008–2012 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V472000 Filed Jun 19, 2019

Loss of Electrical Power/Stalling

Electrical system

56.3% repairedof 16,641 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V472000

Listed for 2016, 2017 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 18V713000 Filed Oct 11, 2018

Driveshaft may Separate from Flange

Power train · driveline · driveshaft

95.7% repairedof 2,661 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V713000

Listed for 2001–2006 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

NHTSA: Do not drive. NHTSA says owners should not drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. What a Do Not Drive recall means

Recall 14V428000 Filed Jun 11, 2018

Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture

Air bags

29.1% repairedof 574,007 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V428000

Listed for 2006–2011 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 17V676000 Filed Oct 25, 2017

Blower Motor Wiring may Overheat

Electrical system · wiring

51.4% repairedof 702,965 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V676000

Listed for 2000, 2001, 2002 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

NHTSA: Do not drive. NHTSA says owners should not drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. What a Do Not Drive recall means

Recall 17V047000 Filed Jan 20, 2017

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator may Rupture

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module

24.7% repairedof 230,117 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V047000

Listed for 2015, 2016, 2017 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 16V653000 Filed Sep 9, 2016

Rear Sub-Frame Bolts may Loosen

Structure · frame and members

97.9% repairedof 196 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V653000

Listed for 2007–2013 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 16V071000 Filed Feb 5, 2016

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module

49.3% repairedof 840,000 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V071000

Listed for 2015, 2016 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 15V782000 Filed Nov 23, 2015

Driveshaft Slip-Joint may not have been Greased

Power train · driveline · driveshaft

97.6% repairedof 42 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V782000

Listed for 2002–2006 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

NHTSA: Do not drive. NHTSA says owners should not drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. What a Do Not Drive recall means

Recall 15V318000 Filed May 28, 2015

Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module

33.4% repairedof 419,235 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V318000

Listed for 2002, 2003 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

NHTSA: Do not drive. NHTSA says owners should not drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. What a Do Not Drive recall means

Recall 13V172000 Filed May 2, 2013

Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture

Air bags

Repair progress not yet reported43,204 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 13V172000

Listed for 2008, 2009 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 08V595000 Filed Nov 14, 2008

DOUBLE CLUTCH GEARBOX

Power train · clutch assembly

Repair progress not yet reported2,500 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 08V595000

Listed for 2003 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 03V160000 Filed Apr 29, 2003

BMW/WINDOW LIFTING ANTI-PINCHING DEVICE

Visibility · power window devices and controls

Repair progress not yet reported13,100 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 03V160000

Listed for 2001 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 01V245000 Filed Jul 31, 2001

BMW/PARKING BRAKE CABLE

Parking brake · conventional · mechanical · linkage and cable

Repair progress not yet reported2,438 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V245000

Listed for 1997, 1998, 1999 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 99V063001 Filed Nov 15, 1999

BMW/SIDE DOOR AIR BAGS

Air bags · side/window

Repair progress not yet reported16,749 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V063001

Listed for 1992–1995 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 98V178000 Filed Aug 4, 1998

BMW/COOLANT SYSTEM

Engine and engine cooling · cooling system

Repair progress not yet reported340,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V178000

Listed for 1995, 1996, 1997 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 97V131000 Filed Aug 19, 1997

BMW/CRUISE CONTROL-THROTTLE CABLE

Vehicle speed control

Repair progress not yet reported410,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 97V131000

Listed for 1995 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 96V111000 Filed Jul 1, 1996

BMW/BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SWITCH:BRAKE LIGHT

Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch

Repair progress not yet reported180,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V111000

Listed for 1995 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 94V151000 Filed Aug 10, 1994

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS AN

Seat belts · front · anchorage

Repair progress not yet reported57,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V151000

Listed for 1988–1991 BMW M3. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 93V015000 Filed Feb 1, 1993

HEATER:WATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:HEATER CORE:WATER

Visibility · defroster/defogger/hvac system · heater core

Repair progress not yet reported375,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 93V015000

Where to next

BMW M3 problems by yearModel overview →Which M3 years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Data sources

NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included

Processing

Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.

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