2011 BMW M3 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 BMW M3, 6% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,250 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2011 Bmw M3. The contact stated that the convertible top failed to work. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician indicated that the part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10648377, filed 2014-10, 9,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Bmw M3. The contact stated that the convertible top failed to work. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician indicated that the part was not available. The contact was later informed that the wait for parts might be longer than a year. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and was unable to provide a specific timeframe for when the vehicle would be repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 9,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10648386, filed 2014-10, 9,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10162426Jul 10, 2019Trunk Lid Intermittently Does Not Open or Latch. Intermittently the trunk lid does not pop open when using the remote, or latch when closing. If the vehicle is driven and the…
- 10163047Jun 1, 2019RETRACTABLE HARDTOP STATUS REQUEST SUPPLEMENT. This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B54 09 07 dated September 2018.
- 10150894Sep 1, 2018?RETRACTABLE HARDTOP STATUS REQUEST SUPPLEMENT. INFORMATION Documents have been developed showing the known correct statuses for all hall sensors and micro switches used to…
- 10147090Feb 1, 2015SiDrive Controller Trim Peeling. The chrome ring on the iDrive controller is peeling. Poor chrome material adhesion
- 10148328May 1, 2014Cleaning Excess Butyl from RHT Roof Shells. Butyl adhesive is used to secure the seals of the retractable hardtop (RHT) to the steel roof shell panels. Particularly at high…
- 10150173Nov 1, 2013"Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the…
- 10150112Mar 1, 2013Retractable Hard Top (RHT) Is Not Stacking Properly - Frame Bent. The RHT frame is bent or twisted and cannot be operated in either direction, or the roof shells are not stacking…
- 10149306Jan 1, 2013Anti-trap Is Activated when Raising the Front Side Windows. When closing the front side windows using the convertible top switch or the central power window switch, one or both…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2011 | 2 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 10% |
| 2003 | 5 | 9% |
| 2002 | 4 | 10% |
| 2001 | 4 | 29% |
| 1999 | 1 | 9% |
| 1998 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2011 BMW M3
16 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 BMW M3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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