NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 BMW M3 Recalls & Complaints
The 2015 BMW M3 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 BMW M3. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2015 BMW M3 owner complaints
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 BMW M3, describing incidents dated December 13, 2019 to May 9, 2022.
Most-cited components
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11464617 · Filed
Fuel tank top weld has failed, and is actively leaking fuel. This is likely to cause ignition of the vehicle during use and poses a threat to the lives of passengers and other drivers on the road as well as emissions failure. The failed weld was confirmed by independent Bmw technician. This part is…
ODI #11464603 · Filed
Gas tank has a significant leak. This allows for the opportunity to ignite the car putting all persons lives in danger, and effects emissions. Problem has been confirmed by independent Indy shop technician
ODI #11341883 · Filed
REAR VIEW CAMERA STOPPED WORKING, SCREEN DISPLAYS "NO SIGNAL". FUSE DID NOT BLOW.
Air Bag Inflators May Rupture
NHTSA #24V288000 · Air Bags — Side/Window · NHTSA notice
Reported April 24, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 5,761 vehicles
Repair completion: 34.84% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified November 4, 2024 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Rear Sub-Frame Bolts may Loosen
NHTSA #16V653000 · Structure — Frame and Members · NHTSA notice
Reported September 9, 2016 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 196 vehicles
Repair completion: 97.94% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified November 3, 2016 · Vehicles built June 17, 2014 – July 1, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 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.
Safety consequence
Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Driveshaft Slip-Joint may not have been Greased
NHTSA #15V782000 · Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft · NHTSA notice
Reported November 23, 2015 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 42 vehicles
Repair completion: 97.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified January 14, 2016 · Vehicles built May 30, 2015 – September 2, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 M3 Sedan vehicles manufactured May 30, 2015, to September 2, 2015, 2016 M4 Coupe vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to September 11, 2015, and 2015-2016 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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other BMW M3 model years
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