2014 BMW M3 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2014 BMW M3 has 0 complaints on file with NHTSA and a complaint index of 6, ranking 17th out of 18 model years for this model. It has 1 recall, covering airbags, with no do-not-drive status.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 6/100
- #17 of 18 M3 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 0
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- —
Top 2014 BMW M3 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2014 BMW M3 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V288000Apr 24, 2024Airbags5,761 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
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.
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.
2014 compared with other M3 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 BMW M3 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2014 BMW M3 and a complaint index of 6, which ranks 17th out of 18 model years for this model based on owner complaints and recalls.
- Does the 2014 BMW M3 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 BMW M3, covering an airbag issue affecting several BMW models from 2014-2015. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year BMW M3 should I avoid?
- Based on complaint index data, the 2008, 2009, 2011, 2005, and 2006 M3 model years carry the highest complaint indexes and are rated Avoid. The 2014 M3 has a low complaint index of 6 by comparison.
- How does the 2014 M3 compare to other M3 years?
- The 2014 M3 has a complaint index of 6, among the lowest of the 18 model years with data, well below years like 2008 (complaint index 100) and 2009 (complaint index 94).