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RECALLROADTHE CAMPAIGN RECORD

MODEL FAMILY INDEX

BMW M3 recall history

Across 15 published model years, NHTSA records 16 distinct safety recall campaigns for the BMW M3. Counts summarize model-level records and cannot determine whether a specific VIN is included.

Model years152001–2021
Distinct campaigns16across published years
Component groups6top-level NHTSA labels
URGENT CAMPAIGN FLAG

NHTSA records include a Do Not Drive advisory for at least one campaign associated with BMW M3. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.

01 / YEAR-BY-YEAR

Recall history by model year for the BMW M3

RecallRoad covers 15 BMW M3 model years from 2001 through 2021; the year rows keep 16 distinct NHTSA campaigns in their original cohorts.
20213 campaigns2 component groups20163 campaigns2 component groups20153 campaigns3 component groups20123 campaigns2 component groups20114 campaigns2 component groups20104 campaigns2 component groups20094 campaigns2 component groups20084 campaigns2 component groups20073 campaigns2 component groups20065 campaigns2 component groupsADVISORY20053 campaigns1 component groupsADVISORY20043 campaigns1 component groupsADVISORY20034 campaigns1 component groupsADVISORY20025 campaigns1 component groupsADVISORY20013 campaigns1 component groupsADVISORY

02 / COMPONENTS

Components appearing in BMW M3 recalls

The leading component groups across published BMW M3 records are Air Bags (8), Electrical System (2), Power Train (2), Seat Belts (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1); campaign counts identify filing breadth and are not measured defect or failure rates.
Air Bags8 campaignsElectrical System2 campaignsPower Train2 campaignsSeat Belts2 campaignsService Brakes, Hydraulic1 campaignsStructure1 campaigns