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2011 BMW M3

4 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Repair soon Air bags

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 59,965 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V017000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Electrical system

A loss of electrical power can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 16,641 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V472000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical system

Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.

The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 702,965 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V676000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 840,000 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V071000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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