BMW M3 US Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the BMW M3 US (2011–2011) that have at least 5 complaints. 2011 has the most, with 10. Across all years, the part named most often is engine (4 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All M3 US model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Engine4 29%
• Transmission and drivetrain3 21%
• Air bags3 21%
• Electrical system2 14%
• Other or unknown1 7.1%
• Fuel system1 7.1%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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