2021 Bmw M3

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2021 Bmw M3 has 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is seats/restraints problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: unknown. i was driving home when i get a message stating “passenger restraint system malfunction”.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

1 complaints

20%

• Unknown. I was driving home when I get a message stating “passenger restraint system malfunction”

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Unknown. I was driving home when I get a message stating “passenger restraint system malfunction””

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

1 complaints

20%

• Unknown. I was driving home when I get a message stating “passenger restraint system malfunction”

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Unknown. I was driving home when I get a message stating “passenger restraint system malfunction””

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

1 complaints

20%

• Loud clunking and creaking noise from front suspension when driving on uneven or bumpy road surfaces.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Loud clunking and creaking noise from front suspension when driving on uneven or bumpy road surfaces.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SUSPENSION

1 complaints

20%

• Loud clunking and creaking noise from front suspension when driving on uneven or bumpy road surfaces.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Loud clunking and creaking noise from front suspension when driving on uneven or bumpy road surfaces.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

1 complaints

20%

• Sunroof shattered while driving, no impact from outside.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Sunroof shattered while driving, no impact from outside.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 5 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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SEATS/RESTRAINTS: Unknown. I was driving home when I get a message stating “passenger restraint system malfunction”
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: Unknown. I was driving home when I get a message stating “passenger restraint system malfunction”
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: Loud clunking and creaking noise from front suspension when driving on uneven or bumpy road surfaces.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SUSPENSION: Loud clunking and creaking noise from front suspension when driving on uneven or bumpy road surfaces.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)