2011 BMW M3 US Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M3 US years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 BMW M3 US. The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 40%), typically at around 42,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 BMW M3 US problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 40% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 30% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 30% | 15,250 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 20% | 42,625 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 10% | 8,200 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 10% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 BMW M3 US recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 BMW M3 US.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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 VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RALLYE BMW [redacted], LOCATED AT 1 BRUSH HOLLOW RD, WESTBURY, NY 11590)…
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 on fire. Fire burned through hood and broke windshield. Entire engine bay was destroyed. Car was…
Takata recall bmw does not appear to be honoring their recall obligation. I still have not received notification that the parts are available despite contacting the dealer repeatedly. Bmw has been promising the parts for over one year now. I believe they are stalling to reduce their cost due to…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 bmw m3 us. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
While driving at a high rate of speed on a california interstate, my car suddenly lost forward momentum, power brakes and power steering. When i looked down to the dash, the dct transmission had shifted itself to neutral and the engine was shut down. I unsuccessfully attempted a restart as i tried…
Other BMW M3 US years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 10 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW M3 US?
Owners most often report engine, air bags, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 BMW M3 US?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 BMW M3 US a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M3 US model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.