2017 BMW M3 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2017 BMW M3 has a complaint index of 18, among the lowest of the 18 model years tracked, with only 3 owner complaints on file. NHTSA lists 2 recalls, covering a driveshaft flange failure and rear sub-frame bolts.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 18/100
- #15 of 18 M3 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 3
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 17 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2017 BMW M3 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System1 (33%)
- Fuel System1 (33%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (33%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
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?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 BMW M3 has a complaint index of 18, ranking 15th out of 18 model years, which puts it toward the lower-complaint end of the model's history.
- What problems does the 2017 BMW M3 have?
- NHTSA records list only 3 complaints for the 2017 M3, spread evenly across the electrical system, fuel system, and transmission and powertrain, each accounting for 33 percent of complaints.
- Does the 2017 BMW M3 have a recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 M3: one for a driveshaft-to-flange connection that can fail, and one for rear sub-frame bolts replaced free of charge by dealers.
- What is the transmission complaint about on the 2017 M3?
- One owner reported a driveshaft fracture at 53,000 miles, accompanied by an abnormal banging sound at low speed, tied to the driveshaft flange recall.
- How does the 2017 M3 compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 18, the 2017 M3 scores much lower than years like 2008 (complaint index 100) or 2009 (complaint index 94), both rated Avoid.