CarRecallWatchThe 2017 BMW M3 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).
2017 BMW M3 recalls
Driveshaft Connection May Fail, Causing Loss of Power
The connection between the driveshaft and the flange can fail, which may cause the vehicle to lose propulsion while driving.
Loose Rear Subframe Bolts Can Hurt Handling and Crash Risk
During rear differential service done under a prior service action, the rear subframe bolts may have been reused instead of replaced with new ones.
Most common 2017 BMW M3 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
My car was leaking fuel. This has been reported in numerous vehicles of the same make and model. There is an active warranty extension for this issue, I have attached the bulletin from BMW. My car is not covered for some reason although earlier years of my exact same car are covered. My car was was manufactured a few months after the latest covered date in the attached bulletin. This is a huge safety concern. There was always fuel dripping from my car. This resulted in puddles of fuel if my car was parked for longer than 30 mins. The slightest spark or someones cigarette could have lit up my entire vehicle in flames. Not only is it a safety concern, it should be an environmental concern as
The contact owns a 2017 BMW M3. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle failed to operate as designed, without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V713000 (Power Train). The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
VEHICLE IS A 2017 BMW M3 WITH 6352 MILES. IN THIS PARTICULAR CASE THE VEHICLE HAD STARTED AND HAD BEEN OPERATING NORMALLY THE DAY PRIOR. THE FOLLOWING DAY THE CAR WAS STATIONARY AND WOULD NOT START.IT WAS CLEAR THERE WAS NO POWER GETTING TO THE ELECTRONICS EVEN THOUGH THE BATTERY WAS FULLY CHARGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TRANSPORTED BY FLATBED TRUCK TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE. THE DEALERSHIP INVESTIGATED THE ROOT CAUSE AND FOUND THE PRIMARY BATTERY CABLE CONNECTOR TO THE ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION BOX HAD FAILED WHERE THERE WAS NO LONGER ELECTRICAL CONTACT BETWEEN THE CABLE END AND THE DISTRIBUTION BOX TERMINAL. THE DEALERSHIP HAD NOT INITIALLY DISCLOSED THAT THEY HAD DONE REPAI
2017 BMW M3 questions
Does the 2017 BMW M3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 BMW M3: Driveshaft Connection May Fail, Causing Loss of Power; Loose Rear Subframe Bolts Can Hurt Handling and Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW M3?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Power Train (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 BMW M3 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.