Is the 2018 BMW M3 a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2018 BMW M3 ranks #8 of 18 among M3 model years (Complaint Index 59/100, verdict: Caution). It has 9 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW M3?

The most reported problem areas are fuel system (6 complaints), engine (2 complaints), and electrical system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 10,750 miles.

Does the 2018 BMW M3 have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2018 BMW M3 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 BMW M3?

EPA rates the 2018 BMW M3 at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,000. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2018 BMW M3 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2018 BMW M3 has 9 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 59 out of 100 — #8 highest of 18 M3 model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is fuel system (6 complaints, 67% of the total). Complaints report 1 fire.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 59/100; #8 of 18 M3 years
Verdict: Caution; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 9; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 1
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Fuel System
Best nearby year: 2016; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 20; 17 city / 24 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2018 BMW M3 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2018 BMW M3 fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 17 MPG
Highway: 24 MPG
Combined: 20 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $4,000; 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.

2018 compared with other M3 years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2016	Good	29	5	3	19.5
2017	No verdict	18	3	2	19.5
2018	Caution	59	9	0	20
2021	No verdict	35	3	3	19
2022	No verdict	12	1	0	19

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 BMW M3 a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2018 BMW M3 ranks #8 of 18 among M3 model years (Complaint Index 59/100, verdict: Caution). It has 9 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW M3?: The most reported problem areas are fuel system (6 complaints), engine (2 complaints), and electrical system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 10,750 miles.
Does the 2018 BMW M3 have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2018 BMW M3 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 BMW M3?: EPA rates the 2018 BMW M3 at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,000. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.