2011 BMW M3 US Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2011 BMW M3 US, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2011 BMW M3 US. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 BMW M3 US have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 40,064 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 BMW m3 us. While at a stop, the vehicle shook and stalled. Also, the transmission and check engine indicators illuminated. The failure recurred approximately six times. The”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 24, 2019 · Electrical system
“While driving car on small county highway, engine stalled. Pulled car to shoulder and smelled electrical burning smell. Got out to check car and saw smoke. Within minutes entire engine compartment was”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 30, 2017 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 BMW M (M3 Convertible, M3 Coupe, M3 Sedan). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14 / 20–21 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S7); Manual 6-spd |
Checking a specific 2011 BMW M3 US
How do I know if my 2011 BMW M3 US has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.