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The 2017 BMW M3 has 2 active recall campaigns on file and only 3 owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.
The 2017 BMW M3 has 3 NHTSA owner complaints and 2 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 M3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 M3 | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 M3 (this page) | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 M3 | 8 | 0 |
Limited NHTSA data — only 3 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 2 active recalls on file.
Only 3 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 2 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
The contact owns a 2017 BMW M3. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle failed to operate as designed, without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was…
My car was leaking fuel. This has been reported in numerous vehicles of the same make and model. There is an active warranty extension for this issue, I have attached the bulletin from BMW. My car is not covered for some reason although earlier years of my exact same car are…
Vehicle is a 2017 BMW m3 with 6352 miles. In this particular case the vehicle had started and had been operating normally the day prior. The following day the car was stationary and would not start.it was clear there was no power getting to the electronics even though the…
A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.
Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Limited NHTSA data. Only 3 owner complaints have been filed for the 2017 BMW M3, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.
Only 3 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 2 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2017 BMW M3 without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2017 BMW M3 to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.
Hard to say from federal data alone — only 3 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
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Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 3 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.