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2010 BMW m3 Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2010 BMW m3 has 4 recalls, 15 complaints.

4

Recalls

15

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

19V472000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Seda...

20V017000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30...

17V676000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive,...

16V071000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i,...

Safety Ratings

No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2010 BMW m3.

Top Complaint Categories

AIR BAGS
8
ENGINE
3
SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1

Problems by Component

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 18, 2023SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESParked on a slight hill, shifted out of drive and applied the ebrake by pulling up firmly. Unbucked...
Dec 12, 2017AIR BAGSTL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW M3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAI...
Nov 1, 2017ENGINEHEY MY NAME IS [XXX] , I JUST RECENTLY PURCHASE A USED BMW M3 FROM A BMW DEALERSHIP ON 06/11/17. AFT...
Jun 25, 2017ENGINEROD BEARINGS FAILED DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. MANY BMW M3'S SUFFER THIS ISSUE BECAUSE IF THE TIG...
Feb 26, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE OEM WIRING INSULATION IN THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING HAS FLAKED OFF. THE BARE WIRES CAUSED AN ELECTRI...
Nov 15, 2016AIR BAGSTAKATA RECALL. I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM BMWNA IN MARCH 2016. MORE THAN 6 MONTHS LATER, THE PARTS IS...
Sep 26, 2016AIR BAGSTAKATA RECALL BMW NOTIFIED US IN MARCH 2016 THAT IT WAS DOING A RECALL. SINCE THEN THEY HAVE NOT C...
May 2, 2016AIR BAGSTL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW M3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAI...
Mar 12, 2016POWER TRAIN,ENGINELOUD KNOCKING NOISE AND A TICKING NOISE THAT WHINED UP WHEN ACCELERATED AND SLOWLY WHINED DOWN WHEN ...
Mar 1, 2016AIR BAGSTAKATA RECALL. I WAS NOTIFIED OF THIS SIGNIFICANT SAFETY RECALL IN MARCH 2016. I HAVE TRIED TO GET...
Feb 5, 2016AIR BAGSTAKATA RECALL. MANUFACTURER STILL DELAYING REMEDY FOR MY VEHICLE. (IT'S BEEN A YEAR AND A HALF SINCE...
Feb 5, 2016AIR BAGSTAKATA RECALL. I DON'T WANT TO DIE BY EXPLODING AIRBAG PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE ...
Jan 3, 2016ENGINE2010 E92 55K MILES (88K KM) THE CAR IS UNMODIFIED. THE CAR HAS A FULL SERVICE HISTORY. THE VEHICL...
Mar 7, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAINWHEN BRAKING HARD AND DOWNSHIFTING SMG SEEMS TO BE CONFUSED AS TO WHAT GEAR YOU WANT. HAPPENS MOSTLY...
Sep 15, 2010AIR BAGSTAKATA RECALL WANT TO RECORD AND LINK MY VIN TO ME VIN: [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTE...