Buying a used 2021 BMW M3? Check these 3 recalls first
The 2021 BMW M3 has 3 recalls involving potential ABS loss through the integrated brake system, a seat belt bolt issue, and a passenger seat belt retractor fault. Its 3 unverified NHTSA owner complaints list UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STEERING, SUSPENSION, and AIR BAGS at 1 each, with category overlap possible. Reported outcomes are 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries. The complaint areas extend beyond the listed recall subjects and warrant their own service-history review.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify completion of the integrated brake system recall.
- Confirm seat belt bolt and passenger retractor recall repairs.
- Ask about steering, suspension, or air bag warnings and obtain repair records.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any BMW dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 BMW M3
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW Models: Integrated Brake System May Lose ABS | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| BMW 330e, M3, M340i Seat Belt Bolt Issue | Seat Belts | medium |
| BMW, MINI and Toyota Supra passenger seat belt retractor fault | Seat Belts | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
3 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | None found |
| Suspension | 1 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 1 | None found |
| Seat Belts | 1 | Yes |