# Recalls that may apply to the 2016 BMW M3

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [18V713000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V713000.md), 2018-10-11: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. 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. Built 2016\-06\-28 to 2016\-09\-30.
- [16V653000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V653000.md), 2016-09-09: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. 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. Built 2014\-06\-17 to 2016\-07\-01.
- [15V782000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V782000.md), 2015-11-23: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. 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. Built 2015\-05\-30 to 2015\-09\-02.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

None found.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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