2015 BMW M3 recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 3 2015 BMW M3 recalls, newest first
Apr 24, 2024Air Bags, Side/windowBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 to 2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
Risk: An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 24V288000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Sep 9, 2016Structure, Frame And MembersBMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015 to 2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015 to 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.
Risk: Loose rear sub frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 16V653000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Nov 23, 2015Power Train, DrivelineBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 to 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 to 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 slip joint may fail over time.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 15V782000 · BMW of North America, LLC
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FAQ
Does the 2015 BMW M3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 BMW M3. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2015 BMW M3 has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.