2012 BMW M3 recalls

3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

20V017000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThese inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high…Air bagsFree replacement60KunitsJan 202019V472000 · BMW OF North America, LlcElectrical System recallThe connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of…ElectricalFree replacement17KunitsJun 201916V071000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallUpon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.Air bagsFree replacement840KunitsFeb 2016