2014 BMW M3 recalls and problems

The 2014 BMW M3 has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

2013 Bmw M3
Pictured: a 2013 model; the 2014 may differ in details. Photo: 2013 Bmw M3 by MrWalkr, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2014 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls
0complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Air Bags

Apr 24, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V288000 · 5,761 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.

Risk: An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2014 vs. other BMW M3 years

2001: 14 complaints20012002: 40 complaints2003: 54 complaints20032004: 31 complaints2005: 12 complaints20052006: 14 complaints2008: 82 complaints2008822009: 45 complaints2010: 15 complaints20102011: 31 complaints2012: 6 complaints20122013: 13 complaints2015: 4 complaints20152016: 5 complaints2017: 3 complaints20172018: 9 complaints2021: 3 complaints20212022: 1 complaints2023: 1 complaints20232025: 2 complaints20252

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Questions

Does the 2014 BMW M3 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2014 BMW M3, the latest from Apr 24, 2024 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW M3?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 BMW M3.