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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2024 BMW M3

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

0Recalls
0Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE BMW M3

The BMW M3 is a high-performance sport sedan that sits at the top of BMW's 3 Series lineup, targeting driving enthusiasts who want track-capable performance in a practical four-door package. Spanning model years 2021 through 2024, it competes in a narrow but fiercely contested segment against rivals like the Mercedes-AMG C63 and Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing. It is a driver's car first, a daily commuter second.

VERDICT

The 2024 BMW M3 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file, giving it a clean recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the current M3 as one of the most engaging sport sedans available, praising its sharp steering, powerful engine delivery, and the surprising everyday usability of its cabin. Interior refinement and material quality draw consistent approval, and the optional all-wheel-drive configuration earns particular mention for broadening the car's appeal beyond pure track use. Some reviewers note the aggressive styling and firm ride as polarizing for non-enthusiast buyers.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 BMW M3 at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths

Other M3 years

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for BMW M3 2024. Methodology · Disclosure