2017 BMW M3Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2017 BMW M3, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-713 the manufacturer reports only 93% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 93%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injury Typical failure mileage6kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 28, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 BMW M3 has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

1Electrical system

1Fuel system, gasoline

1Power train

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Complaints by system
System	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury
Electrical system	1	0
Fuel system, gasoline	1	0
Power train	1	0

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2017 BMW M3 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

repaired · 2020 Q3

Driveline: driveshaft

Recall 18V-713 · Oct 11, 2018 · 2,661 vehicles · 2,485 repaired

Risk. A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

repaired · 2018 Q1

Structure: frame and members

Recall 16V-653 · Sep 9, 2016 · 196 vehicles · 190 repaired

Risk. Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other M3 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the M3 median. How we score

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NHTSA crash tests

2017 BMW M3 safety ratings

2017 BMW M3 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

Stability control: Standard
Forward collision warning: No
Lane departure warning: No

In owners' words

What M3 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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.…
Complaint 11301469 · Jan 23, 2020 · 6,352 miles

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