Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 BMW M3 has 2 recalls, 13 complaints.
2
Recalls
13
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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...
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,...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2013 BMW M3 2 DR RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact filed the complaint on behalf of her son who owned a 2013 BMW M3. The contact stated th... |
| Apr 30, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THERE IS A BURNING SMELL WHEN I RUN MY A/C. I TOOK IT TO MECHANIC AND THEY STATED IT'S AN ISSUE WITH... |
| Jun 16, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | I INITIALLY EXPERIENCED ABRUPT CATASTROPHIC CLUTCH FAILURE THIS PAST DECEMBER 2019 WHEN WITHOUT ANY ... |
| Sep 20, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 BMW M3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN N... |
| May 23, 2017 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING ON SURFACE STREET AT APPROX 35MPH I WAS FORCED TO SWERVE DUE TO BEING CUT OFF BY AN AD... |
| Oct 1, 2016 | ENGINE | ROD BEARINGS. THERE IS CLICKING NOISE THAT I AM HEARING MORE AND MORE OFTEN. SINCE SUMMER OF LAST Y... |
| Sep 15, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW M3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAI... |
| May 16, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL AIRBAG BMW TOLD ME NOT TO DRIVE CAR TO PARK IT AND THEY WANT TO GIVE ME RENTAL. UNKNOW... |
| Feb 1, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW M3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHT... |
| Jan 7, 2016 | ENGINE | VEHICLE HAS 3,100 MILES ON IT. I STOPPED TO GET FUEL AND ON THE WAY BACK HOME THE ENGINE STARTED TO ... |
| Jan 6, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHEN I ACCELERATE QUICKLY AT AN INTERSECTION WHEN I GET A GREEN LIGHT, THE ENGINE LOOSES ALL POWER B... |
| Apr 15, 2015 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL. I'VE HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET MY AIRBAG REPLACED FOR OVER A YEAR. THE LAST TIME I CAL... |
| Jan 30, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL. REASONABLE TIME HAS PASSED SINCE THE AIRBAG RECALL. BUT I HAVE NOT HEARD AS TO WHEN T... |