1995 BMW M3 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 33%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 175,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 BMW M3, 33% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 175,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I owed this 1995 Bmw M3 since new and ABS and airbag light comes on very frequently. Abs: need to replace ABS pump and ABS module. Airbag: need to replace safety seat belt buckle.”
NHTSA complaint #10156503, filed 2006-05, 175,000 miles“Abs system fails, locking up the back up system with uneven braking, resulting in both right front and right rear tires locking up, causing vehicle to pull almost into a circle. Dealership aware of problem from previous owner. Diagnostic computer at dealership unable to detect cause. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #819821, filed 1997-12Related recalls
- 96V111000Jul 1, 1996The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.Covers: BMW M3 1995, 525I 1990–1994, 325I 1992–1994 +11 more
Related service bulletins
- 10244237Oct 13, 2023Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 6% |
| 2010 | 2 | 13% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 7% |
| 1999 | 2 | 18% |
| 1998 | 1 | 7% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 4 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1995 BMW M3
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 BMW M3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology