2003 BMW M3
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2003 BMW M3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 19 on record.
2003 BMW M3 at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2003 BMW M3 recalls 5
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as…
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports Wagons; 2006 325i coupes and convertibles; 2001-2006 330i sedans, coupes, and convertibles; 2001-2005 330xi sedans; and 2001-2006 M3 coupes and convertibles to address a …
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners in September 2014. A second notice was mailed when an adequate supply of parts …
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes, 2002-2003 M5, 540i, 525i Sedan, and 530i Sedans, and 540i and 525i Sportswagons, and 2003 X5 3.0i and 4.4i Sports Activity Vehicles. Please note that the 5-series and X5 vehicles are only included if…
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began Aug 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersede…
BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325Ci and 330Ci coupes and convertibles; 325iT and 325xiT Sports Wagons; and M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW intends to issue initial notifications to owners informing them of the safety defect in June 2013. Once replacement parts are available, estimated for July, BMW will notify owners again to contact their dealers and s…
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WINDOW LIFTING ANTI-PINCHING DEVICE MIGHT NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FOR THE WINDOW LIFTING ANTI-PINCHING DEVICE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 27, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASON…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2003 BMW M3 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2003 BMW M3 worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2003 BMW M3 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2003 BMW M3 trims & engines on record
2003 BMW M3 vehicles on record
2003 BMW M3 BaseWBSBL93423JR19816
2003 BMW M3 BaseWBSBR93453PK04234
2003 BMW M3 BaseWBSBL93433JR19730
2003 BMW M3 BaseWBSBR93463PK03223
2003 BMW M3 BaseWBSBL934X3JR23211
2003 BMW M3 BaseWBSBR93433PK02921
2003 BMW M3 BaseWBSBL93423JR21193
2003 BMW M3 BaseWBSBL93453JR24234
2003 BMW M3 BaseWBSBR93433PK02241
2003 BMW M3 BaseWBSBR934X3PK01166
2003 BMW M3 BaseWBSBR93413PK03355
2003 BMW M3 BaseWBSBR93433PK02546
2003 BMW M3 BaseWBSBR934X3PK02334
2003 BMW M3 BaseWBSBR93413PK04036
2003 BMW M3 BaseWBSBR93413PK04148
2003 BMW M3 BaseWBSBR93493PK00834
2003 BMW M3 BaseWBSBL93443JR23107
2003 BMW M3 BaseWBSBL93403JR20558
2003 BMW M3 BaseWBSBL93473JR18905
Other BMW M3 model years
2003 BMW M3 — frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 BMW M3 have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2003 BMW M3. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What gas mileage does the 2003 BMW M3 get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2003 BMW M3 at about 17 mpg combined (15 city / 22 highway).
How much is a 2003 BMW M3 worth?
Comparable 2003 BMW M3 listings run roughly $4,600–$11,800, typically around $9,197 (from 19 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.