BMW M3 2021

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

2
Complaints
6
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

2 Complaints 6 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

6 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Bmw Of North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 21V554000 SAFETY RECALL
21.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 21, 2021
Safety Issue:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Potential Risk:
During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BMW dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BMW
Notice Date: Sep 3, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 21, 2021
Bmw Of North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 21V298000 SAFETY RECALL
12 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 28, 2021
Safety Issue:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M3, and 330e xDrive vehicles. The bolt securing the seat belt assembly to the frame was not tightened to specification.

Potential Risk:
An improperly installed seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as expected, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckle assembly connection and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BMW dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BMW
Notice Date: Jun 25, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 28, 2021
Bmw Of North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 21V062000 SAFETY RECALL
893 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 10, 2021
Safety Issue:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, and 2021 M3, M3 Competition, M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, X5 xDrive45e, 745 Le xDrive. The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance.

Potential Risk:
A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BMW dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BMW
Notice Date: May 25, 2021
Recall Date: Feb 10, 2021

Consumer Complaints

2 Complaints
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11611304 Other
Aug 28, 2024
Defect Description:

SEAT BELTS

Potential Consequences:

Unknown. I was driving home when I get a message stating “passenger restraint system malfunction”

Corrective Action:

Unknown. I was driving home when I get a message stating “passenger restraint system malfunction”

Additional Notes:

Unknown. I was driving home when I get a message stating “passenger restraint system malfunction”

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11611304
Notice Date: Aug 28, 2024
Recall Date: Aug 28, 2024
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11611304 Other
Aug 28, 2024
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

Unknown. I was driving home when I get a message stating “passenger restraint system malfunction”

Corrective Action:

Unknown. I was driving home when I get a message stating “passenger restraint system malfunction”

Additional Notes:

Unknown. I was driving home when I get a message stating “passenger restraint system malfunction”

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11611304
Notice Date: Aug 28, 2024
Recall Date: Aug 28, 2024

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