Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 BMW m3 has 7 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY ACCELERATING WHEN I HIT APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH MY CAR WAS MAKING A LOUD R... |
| Apr 15, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW M3 US. WHILE AT A STOP, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND STALLED. ALSO, THE TRA... |
| Oct 30, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 2011 BMW DCT M3 ENGINE TURNS OFF BY IT SELF WHILE DRIVING THROUGH INTERSECTION. TRANSMISSION GOE... |
| Sep 26, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | MY CAR WAS IN SECOND WASN'T SPEEDING ON A LOCAL STREET AS I PUT IT IN 3RD GEAR MY CAR SHUT OFF THERE... |
| Sep 28, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | DRIVING IN 60/MPH SPEED. WHEN OVERTAKING A TRUCK; 'ENGINE FAULT' WARNING LIGHT CAME-UP. VEHICLE TRAN... |
| Oct 1, 2012 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | THE PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN- LIKE FOR A TURN, BUT DO NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE DCT ... |
| Oct 7, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | CLUNKING NOISE AND VIBRATION WHEN TURNING RIGHT FROM A STOP IN COOLER TEMPERATURES. *TR |