MYRModel Year Report

2018 BMW M3

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2018 BMW M3
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:46:18.860Z

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW M3 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 0 complaints 1993 1994: 0 complaints 1995: 12 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1997: 19 complaints 1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 11 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2001: 14 complaints 2002: 40 complaints 2003: 54 complaints 2003 2004: 31 complaints 2005: 12 complaints 2006: 14 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 82 complaints 2008 2009: 45 complaints 2010: 15 complaints 2011: 31 complaints 2012: 6 complaints 2013: 13 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2015: 4 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 3 complaints 2018: 8 complaints 2018 2021: 3 complaints 2022: 1 complaints 2023: 1 complaints 2025: 2 complaints 2025
2018: 8 complaints
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YearComplaints
19882
19890
19900
19910
19920
19930
19940
199512
19961
199719
199814
199911
20000
200114
200240
200354
200431
200512
200614
20070
200882
200945
201015
201131
20126
201313
20140
20154
20165
20173
20188
20213
20221
20231
20252

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

6 of 8 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

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2018 M3 gas tank has cracked on the top and gas slushes around and leaks out. I filled up my tank and gas started leaking from the bottom. 2015-2016 BMW covers it but mine is made in 2017 has the same issue but no recall.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240627

After filling gas tank a strong aroma of gasoline was noticeable. This happened three successive times.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231018

Forgot to include on initial complaint that cracked gas tank was identified by dealer. There was a previous NHTSA recall for the same platform, but did not include the 2018 model year.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231018

POWER TRAIN

1 of 8 total reports mentions: power train.

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CRANK HUB WILL BE PRONE TO SPIN AND THEREFORE WILL DESTROY ENGINE WHICH WILL REQUIRE A FULL ENGINE REPLACEMENT. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20191218

ENGINE

1 of 8 total reports mentions: engine.

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CRANK HUB WILL BE PRONE TO SPIN AND THEREFORE WILL DESTROY ENGINE WHICH WILL REQUIRE A FULL ENGINE REPLACEMENT. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20191218

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 BMW M3 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2011 ▲ 2004 ● 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ◆ 2003 ● 2009

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FAQ

Is the 2018 BMW M3 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW M3?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 BMW M3 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.