2016 BMW M3 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 BMW M3. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 18V713000Oct 11, 20182,661 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
  Covers: BMW M3 2016–2017, M4 2016–2017

  Reported issue: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 BMW M3 Sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS Coupes and 2017 BMW M4 Convertible vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion.

  Possible consequence: A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: BMW will notify vehicle owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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• 16V653000Sep 9, 2016196 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Frame and members
  Covers: BMW M3 2015–2017, M4 2015–2016, M2 2016

  Reported issue: BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear differential for a prior service action, the rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of being replaced. Reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen.

  Possible consequence: Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear sub-frame bolts with new bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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• 15V782000Nov 23, 201542 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
  Covers: BMW M3 2015–2016, M4 2015–2016

  Reported issue: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 M3 Sedan vehicles manufactured May 30, 2015, to September 2, 2015, 2016 M4 Coupe vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to September 11, 2015, and 2015-2016 M4 Convertible vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to August 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft with a slip-joint that may not have been filled with grease. As a result, the…

  Possible consequence: If the slip-joint fails, there would be a loss of power to the rear axle and therefore the vehicle would stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driveshaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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