Worst 2016 Bmw M3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
STRUCTURE:BODY
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Bmw M3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 22,667 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 48,234 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 48,234 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 48,234 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 3,000 mi |
Recalls for 2016 Bmw M3
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,899 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
Other Bmw M3 Years
Wider context: See the full Bmw M3 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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