2011 Bmw M3 Us problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (3) · Air Bags (3) · Engine (2)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (121)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-10-13 · B340714 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. cause material-
Electrical System 2022-03-01 · B610322 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the footwell module (frm) cannot be encoded after replacement.
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2021-04-01 · B340414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees f) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
Engine 2019-12-01 · B130619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service action: n54t engine - inspect and replace injector(s). the piezo-type fuel injectors may cause a rough running at start-up or rough running while at idle.
Air Bags 2019-04-01 · B013118 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
Showing the 6 most recent of 121 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-07-24 · Power Train · 15,250 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw m3 us. while at a stop, the vehicle shook and stalled. also, the transmission and check engine indicators illuminated. the failure recurred approximately six times. the vehicle was taken to rallye bmw (516-393-0000, located at 1 brush hollow rd, westbury, ny 11590) where it was recommended that the battery be replace…”
2017-06-30 · Unknown Or Other · 50,000 mi · 🔥 fire“while driving car on small county highway, engine stalled. pulled car to shoulder and smelled electrical burning smell. got out to check car and saw smoke. within minutes entire engine compartment was on fire. fire burned through hood and broke windshield. entire engine bay was destroyed. car was running perfectly. had been purchased only 5 …”
2017-06-27 · Air Bags“takata recall bmw does not appear to be honoring their recall obligation. i still have not received notification that the parts are available despite contacting the dealer repeatedly. bmw has been promising the parts for over one year now. i believe they are stalling to reduce their cost due to cars falling out of service from wrecks etc. the de…”
2017-04-17 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 bmw m3 us. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact h…”
2017-03-06 · Engine · 53,000 mi“while driving at a high rate of speed on a california interstate, my car suddenly lost forward momentum, power brakes and power steering. when i looked down to the dash, the dct transmission had shifted itself to neutral and the engine was shut down. i unsuccessfully attempted a restart as i tried to safely make my way through the right lanes of tr…”
2016-12-09 · Air Bags“i have been trying to get the airbag recall fixed but my bmw dealership has continued to say they have not received any of the repair kits. i have been waiting almost a year and am not comfortable driving this car in its present condition. recall notice was sent to me feb 2016. *tr…”
2016-07-01 · Electrical System · 70,000 mi“as i was driving in the third lane at 70 mph my entire electricity to the car shut off . with three children in the car and no time to get over i almost got hit . after being stuck in the middle of several high speeding car. it suddenly came on again. this is not the first time ,just the dangerous moment. took it to the dealer they said it was the …”
2015-10-05 · Engine · 48,000 mi“i was driving my vehicle under normal conditions traveling around 45mph. as i switched gears from 2nd to 3rd i noticed an immediate loss of power. my vehicle automatically shut off. i pulled over to the side of the road and was not able to restart my car. after the dealership checked the car they said there was an engine failure most likely due to …”
2014-10-05 · Power Train · 36,000 mi“my car was in second wasn't speeding on a local street as i put it in 3rd gear my car shut off there was no sign of anything wrong with the car it would not start back up. i took it to bmw since i have warranty for 3 yeas mind you i only had this car for 5 months i got the car from the dealership in tenafly,nj i got the car at 31k miles on it and w…”
2013-09-30 · Power Train · 8,200 mi“driving in 60/mph speed. when overtaking a truck; 'engine fault' warning light came-up. vehicle transmission automatically turned to neutral. engine was cut-off. truck was about to rear-end my car. unfortunately, no one was hurt (toddler was inside the car). i pulled over immediately and called the roadside assistance. towed the car to dealership. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.