2021 Bmw M3 Recalls & Known Issues
Check recalls and known issues for the 2021 Bmw M3. Safety information and reliability rating.
Reliability Overview
goodThe 2021 BMW M3 has a good reliability rating with three NHTSA recalls primarily related to seat belt and brake system manufacturing defects that are addressed free of charge. Owner complaints indicate occasional infotainment and oil consumption issues, but overall the vehicle maintains a good record with no crash-related complaints.
Open Recalls (3)
Service Brakes
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.
Campaign: 21V298 | Reported: 2021-04-05
Seat Belts
The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts, failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 and potentially preventing proper child restraint installation.
Campaign: 21V554 | Reported: 2021-09-15
Seat Belts
The bolt securing the seat belt assembly to the frame was not tightened to specification on certain 2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M3, and 330e xDrive vehicles.
Campaign: 21V062 | Reported: 2021-02-23
Known Issues
Integrated brake system welding defect
Typical mileage: 0-20,000
$0 - $0
Seat belt retractor malfunction
Typical mileage: 0-50,000
$0 - $0
Seat belt anchor bolt loosening
Typical mileage: 0-30,000
$0 - $0
Infotainment system freezing
Typical mileage: 10,000-40,000
$0 - $300
Engine oil consumption
Typical mileage: 30,000-60,000
$200 - $1,500
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