2021 BMW M3 recalls

3 safety recalls, 3 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

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3Recalls
3Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2021 BMW M3 recall list

Seat Belts recall

21V-554
July 21, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).

Seat Belts recall

21V-298
April 28, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M3, and 330e xDrive vehicles. The bolt securing the seat belt assembly to the frame was not tightened to specification.
Safety risk
An improperly installed seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as expected, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckle assembly connection and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

21V-062
February 10, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, and 2021 M3, M3 Competition, M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, X5 xDrive45e, 745 Le xDrive. The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance.
Safety risk
A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2021 BMW M3 owner complaints

3 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Unknown or Other1
Steering1
Suspension1
Air Bags1
Seat Belts1

Recent complaints

April 1, 2026Unknown or Other

Sunroof shattered while driving, no impact from outside.

August 2, 2025SteeringSuspension

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

August 28, 2024Air BagsSeat Belts

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

2021 BMW M3 crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 BMW M3 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2021 BMW M3 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Driver aids on the tested 2021 BMW M3: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard.

2021 BMW M3 recall FAQ

Does the 2021 BMW M3 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2021 BMW M3. The most recent, filed July 21, 2021, concerns the seat belts.

What are the most common 2021 BMW M3 problems?

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is unknown or other (1 reports), followed by steering.

Is the 2021 BMW M3 safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2021 BMW M3.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2021 BMW M3?

Contact any authorized BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.