
BMW M3
1990–2027. The $78,400 to $87,700 sedan, from 473 to 523 hp.
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The cleanest years.
Recall campaigns on file, by model year.
No NHTSA campaigns on file.
3 campaigns. Top item: seat belts.
Newer years have had less time to collect campaigns.
Three trims.
2026 prices. Tap one to open its page.
- M3 Sedan473 hp · 19 mpg$78,400base
- Competition503 hp · 19 mpg$82,600+$4,200
- Competition xDrive523 hp · 18 mpg$87,700+$9,300
MSRP as published for the 2026 model year, before destination, taxes and dealer fees.
Recalls from NHTSA
26 recall campaigns on file.
Every one is repaired free at any franchised dealer. These are the 4 most recent.
- Apr 24, 20242015
Air bags · side/window
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3…
- Feb 23, 20232023
Electrical system · body control module · software
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e…
- Jul 21, 20212021
Seat belts
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive)…
- Apr 28, 20212021
Seat belts · front · buckle assembly
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M3, and 330e xDrive…
- Feb 10, 20212021
Service brakes, hydraulic
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible…
- Jan 15, 20202006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M…
- Jan 15, 20202001–2006
Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi…
- Jun 19, 20192008–2012
Electrical system · wiring · fuses and circuit breakers
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe…
- Oct 11, 20182016–2017
Power train · driveline · driveshaft
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 BMW M3 Sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS…
- Jun 11, 20182001–2006
Air bags
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and…
- Oct 25, 20172006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Electrical system · wiring
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi…
- Jan 20, 20172001–2002
Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi…
- Sep 9, 20162015–2017
Structure · frame and members
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan…
- Feb 5, 20162008–2013
Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and…
- Nov 23, 20152015–2016
Power train · driveline · driveshaft
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 M3 Sedan vehicles manufactured May…
- May 28, 20152002–2006
Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi…
- May 2, 20132002–2003
Air bags
BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325Ci and 330Ci coupes and…
- Nov 14, 20082008–2009
Power train · clutch assembly
BMW IS RECALLING 2,500 MY 2008-2009 M3 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH AN OPTIONAL DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. THE…
- Apr 29, 20032003
Visibility · power window devices and controls
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WINDOW LIFTING ANTI-PINCHING DEVICE MIGHT NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
- Jul 31, 20012001
Parking brake · conventional · mechanical · linkage and cable
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TWO SCREWS THAT SECURE THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE MOUNTING…
- Nov 15, 19991997–1999
Air bags · side/window
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES ARE BUILT WITH A SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM CONSISTING OF…
- Aug 4, 19981995
Engine and engine cooling · cooling system
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A…
- Aug 19, 19971995–1997
Vehicle speed control
THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE CABLES ARE ATTACHED TO THE SAME THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATING LEVER AT THE…
- Jul 1, 19961995
Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch
THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE SWITCH TO REMAIN IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE…
- Aug 10, 19941995
Seat belts · front · anchorage
IN A FMVSS NO. 208 30 MILES-PER-HOUR COMPLIANCE TEST, AN UNBELTED TEST DRIVER DUMMY'S CHEST MAXIMUM RESULTANT…
- Feb 1, 19931990–1991
Visibility · defroster/defogger/hvac system · heater core
THE MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT RESULTS IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT…
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