2001 BMW M3 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 BMW M3, 7% of the 14 complaints for this model year. 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.
“While driving at 30 MPH passenger's rear tire locked up, and consumer heard a loud grinding noise when driving, there was recall (01v245000) for this problem, but this vehicle was not included in that recall. Contacted dealer. There was a bolt sticking through the right rear brake assembly. The parking brake was loose and grinding and the parking brake assembly was replaced. The rear bumper was damaged on lot.”
NHTSA complaint #8010084, filed 2002-05Related recalls
- 01V245000Jul 31, 2001Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The two screws that secure the parking brake cable mounting bracket to the backing plate were not tightened properly…Covers: BMW M3 2001
Related service bulletins
- 10244237Oct 13, 2023Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-
- 10194296Apr 1, 2021Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking…
- 10145331Jul 1, 2018Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles:
- 10147242Sep 1, 2015Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 34 04 14 dated December 2014. Designates changes to the bulletin…
- 10148179Dec 1, 2014Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles. INFORMATION 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake…
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 2001 BMW M3
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 BMW M3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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