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Bmw M3 Recalls

There are currently 8 safety recalls out on the Bmw M3. To find out whether your car is affected, you'll need to find your car's VIN number.

How to find your VIN

The VIN can often be found on the lower-left corner of the dashboard, in front of the steering wheel.

You can read the number by looking through the windshield. The VIN may also appear in a number of other locations:

  • Front of the engine block. This should be easy to spot by opening the bonnet, and looking at the front of the engine.
  • Front of the car frame, near the container that holds windshield washer fluid.
  • Rear wheel well. Try looking up, directly above the tyre.
  • Inside the driver-side doorjamb. Open the door, and look underneath where the side-view mirror would be located if the door was shut.
  • Driver-side doorpost. Open the door, and look near the spot where the door latches, not too far from the seatbelt return.
  • Underneath the spare tyre.
VIN Location Diagram

If you still can't locate the VIN, try consulting your vehicle manual. Or, call a dealership or the manufacturer and request guidance.

Step 2 - See if your car is affected
  • Announcement date:
    24/01/2023
    Recalls number:
    R/2023/016
    Car Build Date:
    10/03/2014 - 17/12/2014
    Concern:
    A Possible Degradation Of The Propellant Tablets Could Lead To An Over-aggressive Combustion In The Event The Airbag Is Activated Which May Cause The Inflator Body To Rupture.
    Defect:
    A possible degradation of airbag propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles the driver
  • Announcement date:
    21/02/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2022/050
    VIN start:
    WBS42AY050FM27346
    VIN end:
    WBS42AY050FM27346
    Car Build Date:
    30/11/2021 - 30/11/2021
    Concern:
    It Is Possible A Screw Of Mechatronics Transmission Control May Be Missing
    Defect:
    It is possible that a screw of mechatronics transmission control may be missing.
    Remedy:
    The mechatronics unit will be replaced inside the transmission
  • Announcement date:
    17/05/2021
    Recalls number:
    R/2021/168
    VIN start:
    WBS32AY010FL13971
    VIN end:
    WBS32AY070FK95069
    Car Build Date:
    02/02/2021 - 10/03/2021
    Concern:
    The Screw Connection Of The Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly To The Seat Frame May Not Be Tightened Properly
    Defect:
    The screw connection of the front seat belt buckle assembly to the seat frame may not be tightened properly.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles the screw connection of the lower belt of the front seats will be checked and if necessary reworked.
  • Announcement date:
    21/01/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/012
    VIN start:
    WBS8M920005G47487
    VIN end:
    WBS8M920505G47999
    Car Build Date:
    29/06/2016 - 30/09/2016
    Concern:
    The Cfk Drive Shaft 3 Hole Flange With A Pushing Piece Is Not Produced With Sufficient Long Term Durability
    Defect:
    The flange of the propshaft may become detached.
    Remedy:
    Replace the propshaft with a alternative construction.
  • Announcement date:
    02/12/2015
    Recalls number:
    R/2015/240
    Car Build Date:
    09/05/2015 - 11/09/2015
    Concern:
    Driveshaft May Fail
    Defect:
    The propshaft slide joint may not have been lubricated during manufacture
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles check propshaft and hwere necessary replace propshaft.
  • Announcement date:
    06/01/2015
    Recalls number:
    R/2014/188
    Car Build Date:
    01/09/2014 - 31/03/2015
    Concern:
    Seat Belt May Malfunction
    Defect:
    On affected vehicles the Driver's seatbelt retractor may be faulty. The seat belt may be hard to pull out or below zero degrees it may not be possible to pull the belt out. In these instances a driver may not be able to use the belt as intended.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles Check belt operation and replace belt if necessary
  • Announcement date:
    18/08/2011
    Recalls number:
    R/2011/105
    Car Build Date:
    30/04/2010 - 15/06/2011
    Concern:
    Rear Window Pane May Detach
    Defect:
    The rear side windows and the rear windscreen all made from a synthetic polycarbonate may detach from the vehicle causing a danger to other road users and possibly pedestrians.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the rear side windows and if necessary the rear windscreen with conventional glass windows.
  • Announcement date:
    06/10/2008
    Recalls number:
    R/2008/141
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/1970 - 10/09/2008
    Concern:
    Engine May Cut Out
    Defect:
    The double clutch is not operating at the optimum level. This could lead to the engine cutting out at low speeds.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to programme the necessary control units.
Step 3 - Contact your nearest dealer

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