2016 BMW M3

The 2016 BMW M3 has 3 recalls, all rated at the same severity level, with the most serious being two separate driveshaft issues that can cause sudden loss of drive power to the rear wheels, leaving the car unable to move.

One driveshaft concern involves a slip-joint that may not have been properly greased, which can cause the joint to fail and cut power to the rear axle. A separate driveshaft issue involves the connection between the shaft and the flange, which can also fail and result in a complete loss of propulsion. Both situations can leave the vehicle stranded in traffic. The third recall involves the rear subframe, where bolts may have been reused during a prior service procedure rather than replaced with new ones. Those bolts can work loose over time, affecting how the rear of the car handles and reducing the driver's ability to control the vehicle.