10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,549 miles

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problem #7

Jul 252024

M3

  • 88,838 miles
The contact filed the complaint on behalf of her son who owned a 2013 BMW M3. The contact stated the vehicle was parked in a school parking lot, and the contact's son was sitting in the driver's seat of the vehicle when the vehicle was crashed into violently by four vehicles. The vehicle was damaged in the front end, passenger's side, and rear. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was condemned to total loss. The son was forced out of the vehicle by the attackers and the occupants of all 4 vehicles inflicted bodily harm in addition to the unknown injuries sustained due to the crash. The son ran into the highway where the ambulance provided medical attention. The police department arrived at the scene however the son had fled from the scene due to being fearful for his safety; the attackers provided details for the police report. The contact stated that none of the air bags were deployed and that the vehicle remained in her possession. The repair shop was contacted and confirmed that the air bags were faulty however no further information was provided. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,838.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #6

Sep 202017

M3 8-cyl

  • 18,000 miles
The contact owned a 2013 BMW M3. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags). While driving 40 mph, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags deployed. The contact's left arm was struck by the air bags and was injured by metal fragments. Medical attention was not received. A police report was filed. The dealer (motorwerks BMW, 1300 american blvd w, bloomington, mn 55420, (952)-888-2700) was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Usaa insurance company towed the vehicle to a salvage yard and deemed the vehicle a total loss. The failure mileage was 18,000.

- Bismarck, ND, USA

problem #5

Feb 012016

M3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 BMW M3. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags) was received in February of 2016. After contacting the dealer (jacky cooper in edmond, ok) and the manufacturer, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Edmond, OK, USA

problem #4

Apr 152015

M3

  • miles
Takata recall. I've have been trying to get my airbag replaced for over a year. The last time I called the dealer, they told me my car wasn't part of the recall. My VIN shows on the recall list and I received notice from bmv to contact them. Keeler motor car in latham NY is the dealer.

- Clifton Park, NY, USA

problem #3

Jan 302013

M3

  • 7 miles
Takata recall. Reasonable time has passed since the airbag recall. But I have not heard as to when this safety issue will be resolved.every time I drive the car I feel I am risking my life or chance for serious injury. BMW has been completely negligent with regards to resolving this issue. BMW should temporarily remedy the situation by replacing the car with a similar vehicle. I need this to be resolved now!!!. also the drive train has a clunking noise of which I have been complaining since new. They have made temporary adjustment but the problem still surfaces. This happens when I shift gears even at slow speeds (6 spd manual transmission).

- Weston, FL, USA

problem #2

Sep 152016

M3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 BMW M3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- Kailua, HI, USA

problem #1

May 162016

M3

  • 9,000 miles
Takata recall airbag BMW told me not to drive car to park it and they want to give me rental. Unknow how long for repair I lease car at $1245 per month way should I get a lesser car and continue my payments.I have 2 years left I want to trade it in for the same value on a M4 shouldnt they give me the same deal to get me out of my lease.. Florida has a higher risk becauseof the heat for the air bag to explode. Im 5ft 1 and im afraid to drive my car... I havent driven it since they told me about recall..I happen to bring car for service or I would of never been told.. I spoke to sales person and he said I need to get out of my lease.. they said they would with a much higher payment which is totaly unfair... what can I do.... I want out I want a M4 to replace my M3. Please leave a message if you try to call

- Wellington, FL, USA