Does the 2017 BMW M3 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 BMW M3, the most recent reported on October 11, 2018 (Power train: driveline, driveshaft). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW M3?

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (1 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (1).

How many 2017 BMW M3 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2017 BMW M3 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 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.

2017 BMW M3 recalls

Power train: driveline, driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 18V713000 · reported October 11, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC · 2,661 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 BMW M3 Sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS Coupes and 2017 BMW M4 Convertible vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion.
The risk: A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: BMW will notify vehicle owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. 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.

Most reported problems

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

Electrical system1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Power train1

What owners report

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

Jul 28, 2024 · Fuel system, gasoline
My car was leaking fuel. This has been reported in numerous vehicles of the same make and model. There is an active warranty extension for this issue, I have attached the bulletin from BMW. My car is not covered for some reason although earlier years of my exact same car are covered. My car was was manufactured a few…

Nov 10, 2021 · Power train · 53,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 BMW M3. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle failed to operate as designed, without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft was…

Jan 23, 2020 · Electrical system · 6,352 miles
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. THE VEHICLE WAS…

M3 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Fires
2014	1	0	0
2015	3	4	0
2016	3	5	0
2017	2	3	0
2018	0	9	1

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

Questions

Does the 2017 BMW M3 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 BMW M3, the most recent reported on October 11, 2018 (Power train: driveline, driveshaft). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW M3?: Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (1 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (1).
How many 2017 BMW M3 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 3 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 July 28, 2024.