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2014 BMW M3 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#13 most-complained of 13 M3 years

NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2014 BMW M3 and a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any M3 model year on record. It ranks 13th of 13 years worst-first, meaning it has the fewest reported problems. One recall, covering airbags, applies to this year.

Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2014 BMW M3 problems

NHTSA owner 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.

  1. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’21’22’23’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Caution506316
2013Avoid9213216
2014No verdict001—
2015No verdict254319.5
2016Good335319.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 BMW M3 reliable?
NHTSA lists 0 complaints and a complaint index of 0 for the 2014 BMW M3, the lowest complaint index among the 13 M3 model years with data.
Does the 2014 BMW M3 have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 24V288000) covers the airbags. It is not a do-not-drive recall, and dealers replace the head air bags free of charge.
How does the 2014 M3 compare to other BMW M3 years?
The 2014 ranks 13th of 13 M3 years worst-first, meaning it has the fewest reported problems, well below years like 2011 (complaint index 100) and 2013 (complaint index 92), both rated Avoid.
Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries reported for the 2014 M3?
NHTSA records 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths for the 2014 BMW M3.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.