2017 BMW M3 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 BMW M3.

20162018
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2017 BMW M3 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Electrical Faults

#21 complaints

Gasoline Fuel System

#31 complaints

Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 BMW M3.

Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2017 BMW M3

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,857 vehicles.

18V713000Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
~2,661 affected

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.

16V653000Structure:frame And Members
~196 affected

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.

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2017 BMW M3 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 BMW M3 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 BMW M3 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 BMW M3?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Gasoline Fuel System (1 complaints); Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2017 BMW M3 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,857 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 BMW M3?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full BMW M3 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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