2017 BMW M3
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 BMW M3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 12 on record.
2017 BMW M3 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2017 BMW M3 recalls 2
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 BMW M3 Sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS Coupes and 2017 BMW M4 Convertible vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion.
Fix: BMW will notify vehicle owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear differential for a prior service action, the rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of being replaced. Reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear sub-frame bolts with new bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2017 BMW M3 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2017 BMW M3 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2017 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.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2017 BMW M3. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 162
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 162.
A turbine-like noise can be heard from the rear axle while deceleration during the first 300 miles of operation when braking from low speed.
Bulletin B340921 · Service Brakes · Jan 2025The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âÂÂdi…
Bulletin B611305 · Electrical System · Jan 2024With the vehicle is on a lift and the front struts are in the extended position, there may be a cracking and orclicking type noise when turning the steering wheel left/right. See attached video V31 01 24. The sound can reoccur when the vehicle is lowered, and…
Bulletin B310124 · Suspension · Jan 2024At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement (clunk) as…
Bulletin B360121 · Steering · Jan 2024Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-
Bulletin B340714 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2023Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
Bulletin B514616 · Structure · May 2023After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
Bulletin B651523 · Electrical System · May 2023The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in t…
Bulletin B840822 · Electrical System, Equipment · Mar 2023Exterior rear lights do not work.
Bulletin B630917 · Electrical System, Exterior Lighting · Mar 2023A turbine-like noise can be heard from the rear axle while deceleration during the first 300 miles of operation when braking from low speed.
Bulletin B340921 · Service Brakes · Feb 2023Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the M3 RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the BMW M3
The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M GmbH. M3 models have been produced for every generation of 3 Series since the E30 M3 was introduced in 1986.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2017 BMW M3 vehicles on record
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2017 BMW M3WBS8M9C52J5J78802
2017 BMW M3WBS8M9C53J5J78145
2017 BMW M3WBS8M9C54J5J80082
2017 BMW M3WBS8M920605J89919
2017 BMW M3WBS8M9C53J5J79778
2017 BMW M3WBS8M9C59J5J80188
2017 BMW M3WBS8M9C56J5J78124
2017 BMW M3WBS8M9C5XJ5J77980
2017 BMW M3WBS8M9C55H5G42307
2017 BMW M3WBS8M9C50J5J78488
2017 BMW M3WBS8M9C36H5G85536