Recalls for 2015 Bmw M3

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Posted on: 2015-11-23
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 m3 sedan vehicles manufactured may 30, 2015, to september 2, 2015, 2016 m4 coupe vehicles manufactured july 3, 2015, to september 11, 2015, and 2015-2016 m4 convertible vehicles manufactured may 29, 2015, to august 4, 2015.  The affected vehicles have a driveshaft with a slip-joint that may not have been filled with grease.  As a result, the slip-joint may fail over time.

Consequence
If the slip-joint fails, there would be a loss of power to the rear axle and therefore the vehicle would stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driveshaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began on january 14, 2016.  Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD:INFLATOR

Posted on: 2024-04-24
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 series coupe (228i, 228i xdrive, m235i), 3 series sedan (320i, 320i xdrive, 328i, 328i xdrive, 335i, 335i xdrive, m3, 328d, 328d xdrive), 4 series coupe (428i, 428i xdrive, 435i, 435i xdrive, m4), and 2015 4 series gran coupe (428i, 428i xdrive, 435i, 435i xdrive) vehicles.  The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.

Consequence
An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.  Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed june 14, 2024.  Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.