Before buying a used 2026 BMW M3, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. Provisional: this model year is new and complaints are still coming in. How it's calculated
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NHTSA hasn't published 5-star ratings for this model year.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan — Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 14.7 L/100 km (16 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) |
| M3 Competition Sedan — Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 14.7 L/100 km (16 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) |
| M3 Sedan — Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 14.7 L/100 km (16 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) |
| M340i Sedan — Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
No NHTSA recalls are on file for the 2026 BMW M3.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.