2017 BMW M3 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
17/100
#11 most-complained of 13 M3 years
The 2017 BMW M3 has a complaint index of 17, among the lowest of the 13 model years tracked, with only 3 complaints and 2 recalls on file. It ranks 11th worst out of 13 years, making it one of the better M3 years for reported problems.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 17 city / 25 hwy
Top 2017 BMW M3 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System1 (33%)
- Fuel System1 (33%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (33%)
2017 BMW M3 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V713000Oct 11, 2018Transmission & Powertrain2,661 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 BMW M3 Sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS Coupes and 2017 BMW M4 Convertible vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion.
Risk: A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify vehicle owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 16V653000Sep 9, 2016Structure & Body196 vehicles
Structure:frame and members
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.
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.
2017 BMW M3 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 19.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,100
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other M3 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 BMW M3 reliable?
- NHTSA lists a complaint index of 17 for the 2017 M3, one of the lowest among the 13 model years tracked, with just 3 complaints logged.
- What problems does the 2017 BMW M3 have?
- Owners reported issues split evenly across the Electrical System, Fuel System, and Transmission & Powertrain, each accounting for 33% of complaints. One transmission complaint involved a fractured driveshaft found at 53,000 miles.
- Does the 2017 BMW M3 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA shows 2 recalls: one for a driveshaft-to-flange connection that may fail (campaign 18V713000) and one for rear sub-frame bolts (campaign 16V653000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2017 M3 compare to other M3 years?
- The 2017 M3 ranks 11th worst out of 13 model years by complaint index, well behind higher-complaint years like 2011 (complaint index 100) and 2013 (complaint index 92).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2017 BMW M3?
- EPA rates the 2017 M3 at 19.5 mpg combined, 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway, with an annual fuel cost of $4,100.