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Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2012 BMW M3

NHTSA data on file today

The 2012 BMW M3 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

Recall campaigns on file

NHTSA #20V017000 Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
NHTSA #19V472000 Loss of Electrical Power/Stalling NHTSA notice
NHTSA #16V071000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice

Most-cited components in owner complaints

Air Bags 4 complaints
Engine 2 complaints

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 2012 BMW M3

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