BMW M3 recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the BMW M3 has 20 recall campaigns and 385 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2008, 2003, 2009.

20recalls
385complaints
5do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
2025 Bmw M3
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Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
202502000
202311100
202201000
202133000
201809010
201723000
201635000
201534000
201410000
2013213202
201236000
2011431010
2010415100
2009545100
2008582423
200730000
2006514000
2005312000
2004331002
2003554313
2002540211
2001414100
200020000
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Questions

What is the worst year for the BMW M3?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 (82), 2003 (54), 2009 (45) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.