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2015 BMW 3 Series / M3 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 BMW 3 Series / M3. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 320I, 320XI, 328D, 328I, 328XD, 328XI, 335I, 335XI, ACTIVE HYBRID 3, M3.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 BMW 3 Series / M3, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
24V608000August 13, 2024Electrical System › Wiring › Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles
24V527000July 11, 2024Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
24V288000April 24, 2024Air Bags › Side/Window
21V907000November 19, 2021Fuel System, Diesel
21V586000July 29, 2021Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump
20V185000March 26, 2020Power Train › Driveline › Constant Velocity Joint
18V755000October 25, 2018Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
16V653000September 9, 2016Structure › Frame And Members
15V782000November 23, 2015Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
15V520000August 17, 2015Exterior Lighting

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling (2) · Fuel System, Diesel (2) · Power Train (2) · Electrical System (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V608000

Electrical System › Wiring › Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles

Report received by NHTSA
August 13, 2024
Owner notification
March 28, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
720,796 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
328I, 328XI

Components: Electrical System › Wiring › Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles; Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Pump

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.

Safety risk

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V608000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V527000

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
July 11, 2024
Owner notification
September 6, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,145 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
320I, 328I, 335I

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V527000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V288000

Air Bags › Side/Window

Report received by NHTSA
April 24, 2024
Owner notification
November 4, 2024
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
5,761 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
320I, 328D, 328I, 335I, M3

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.

Safety risk

An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V288000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V907000

Fuel System, Diesel

Report received by NHTSA
November 19, 2021
Owner notification
July 6, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
50,404 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
328D

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.

Safety risk

A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V907000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V586000

Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
July 29, 2021
Owner notification
January 14, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
11,216 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
328D

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.

Safety risk

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V586000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V185000

Power Train › Driveline › Constant Velocity Joint

Report received by NHTSA
March 26, 2020
Owner notification
May 22, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
8,536 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
328D

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2016 328d xDrive sedans and 2013-2015 328d xDrive station wagon vehicles. The constant-velocity joint which transfers power between the transfer case and the rear drive shaft, may become damaged, possibly resulting in loss of power to the rear wheels.

Safety risk

A loss of power to the rear wheels can affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the vehicle is parked after a loss of power to the rear wheels and the parking brake is not engaged, unintended rollaway can occur, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the constant-velocity joint and inspect the transfer case, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V185000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V755000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)

Report received by NHTSA
October 25, 2018
Owner notification
May 13, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
44,368 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 BMW 3 Series / M3
September 12, 2012 – June 29, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
328D

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.

Safety risk

The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V755000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V653000

Structure › Frame And Members

Report received by NHTSA
September 9, 2016
Owner notification
November 3, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
196 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 BMW 3 Series / M3
June 17, 2014 – July 1, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
M3

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear sub-frame bolts with new bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V653000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V782000

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA
November 23, 2015
Owner notification
January 14, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
42 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 BMW 3 Series / M3
May 30, 2015 – September 2, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
M3

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

If the slip-joint fails, there would be a loss of power to the rear axle and therefore the vehicle would stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driveshaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V782000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V520000

Exterior Lighting

Report received by NHTSA
August 17, 2015
Owner notification
October 7, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
7,727 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 BMW 3 Series / M3
October 20, 2011 – June 24, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
320I, 320XI, 328D, 328I, 328XD, 328XI, 335I, 335XI, ACTIVE HYBRID 3

Defect summary

BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured July 5, 2013, to April 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V520000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 14, 2024.