BMW M3 engine problems by year
46 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 6 M3 model years. The most reported year is 2008 with 20 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 M3 | 16 | 52% | 45,000 mi | |
| 2009 M3 | 4 | 9% | — | |
| 2008 M3 | 20 | 24% | 82,550 mi | |
| 2004 M3 | 2 | 6% | — | |
| 2003 M3 | 3 | 6% | — | |
| 2002 M3 | 1 | 3% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.