Does the 2015 BMW M3 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 BMW M3, the most recent reported on April 24, 2024 (Air bags: side/window). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW M3?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints), followed by engine (1).

How many 2015 BMW M3 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 4 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2015 BMW M3 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2015 BMW M3.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2015 BMW M3 recalls

Air bags: side/window

NHTSA campaign 24V288000 · reported April 24, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC · 5,761 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: 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.
The fix: 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.

Structure: frame and members

NHTSA campaign 16V653000 · reported September 9, 2016 · BMW of North America, LLC · 196 vehicles potentially affected

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

Power train: driveline, driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 15V782000 · reported November 23, 2015 · BMW of North America, LLC · 42 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: 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.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Fuel/propulsion system2
Engine1
Unknown or other1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 14, 2022 · Fuel/propulsion system
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

May 14, 2022 · Fuel/propulsion system
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 a known failure…

Jul 28, 2020 · Unknown or other
REAR VIEW CAMERA STOPPED WORKING, SCREEN DISPLAYS "NO SIGNAL". FUSE DID NOT BLOW.

Dec 18, 2019 · Engine · 95,000 miles
CRANK HUB SPUN TIMING SPROCKET CAUSING VALVES TO IMPACT PISTON AND CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. QUOTED MORE THAN $10K OUT OF POCKET TO REPAIR. THIS IS CAUSED DUE TO POOR CRANK HUB DESIGN. CAR COMPANIES HAVE BEEN USING KEYED CRANKHUBS FOR GENERATIONS BUT BMW DECIDED TO NOT USED A KEYED HUB.. THIS IS VERY NEGLIGENT…

M3 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2012	3	6	0	0
2013	2	13	2	0
2014	1	0	0	0
2015	3	4	0	0
2016	3	5	0	0
2017	2	3	0	0
2018	0	9	0	1

Across all years, the 2008 M3 has the most complaints (82). All BMW M3 years →

Questions

Does the 2015 BMW M3 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 BMW M3, the most recent reported on April 24, 2024 (Air bags: side/window). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW M3?: Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints), followed by engine (1).
How many 2015 BMW M3 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 4 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 14, 2022.