BMW M3 electrical system problems by year
31 NHTSA owner complaints name the electrical system across 6 M3 model years. The most reported year is 2008 with 9 reports.
| Year | Electrical System reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 M3 | 7 | 23% | — | |
| 2009 M3 | 6 | 13% | — | |
| 2008 M3 | 9 | 11% | — | |
| 2004 M3 | 1 | 3% | — | |
| 2003 M3 | 4 | 7% | — | |
| 2002 M3 | 4 | 10% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the electrical system. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.