Question 1

Is the Bmw M3 reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Bmw M3 has 106 total NHTSA complaints across 7 model years. The most reliable years are 2021 (5 complaints), 2012 (6 complaints), 2016 (7 complaints). Years to avoid: 2011 (41 complaints), 2010 (20 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Bmw M3 should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2011, 2010 Bmw M3. The 2011 model has the most complaints (41) with the top issue being ENGINE.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Bmw M3?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Bmw M3 are 2021 (5 complaints), 2012 (6 complaints), 2016 (7 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2021	5	Unknown. I was driving home when I get a message s...	Excellent Reliability
2018	10	Fuel tank started leaking gasoline on the driver's...	Above Average
2016	7	THE CRANKHUB ON THESE CARS ARE TICKING TIME BOMBS ...	Above Average
2013	17	TAKATA RECALL AIRBAG BMW TOLD ME NOT TO DRIVE CAR ...	Average
2012	6	TAKATA RECALL IS TAKING TOO LONG TO REPLACE MY DRI...	Excellent Reliability
2011	41	TICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE GRADUALLY GOT LOUDER. ...	Below Average
2010	20	TAKATA RECALL. I WAS NOTIFIED OF THIS SIGNIFICANT...	Below Average

Bmw M3 — All Years

Bmw M3 — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid