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2005 BMW m3 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 BMW m3 has 3 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 BMW m3

Airbags
20Lights
3Visibility
3Engine
3

3

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 26, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMY VEHICLE HAS 87,000 MILES AND I WAS JUST INFORMED THAT THE VANOS HAD FAILED. THIS IS THE SECOND TI...
Jul 21, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHERE ARE NO VISUAL SIGNS OF THIS FAILURE UNLESS THE VALVE COVER TO THE ENGINE IS REMOVED. UPON REMO...
Jun 8, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHE VANOS SYSTEM IN THE 2001-2006 BMW M3 IS A COMMON PART THAT IS PRONE TO FAILURE. THE INTAKE AND ...

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