With 0 recalls and 2 complaints, the 2025 BMW M3 rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2025 BMW M3's biggest weak point? UNKNOWN OR OTHER. It leads 2 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Unknown Or Other1

02Lane Departure1

2 total across 1 model years (2025–2025)Full data at NHTSA.gov

BMW M3 Fuel Economy

18–29mpg combined

16-27city

23-33hwy

$2,000-$3,200/yr

Fuel economy for the 2025 BMW M3 ranges from 18 to 29 MPG combined across 5 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

M340i Sedan - Automatic (S8)

29mpg

3.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

27 city33 hwy~$2,000/yr6/10 Average

M340i xDrive Sedan - Automatic (S8)

29mpg

3.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

26 city33 hwy~$2,000/yr6/10 Average

M3 Competition Sedan - Automatic (S8)

19mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city23 hwy~$3,050/yr4/10 Average

M3 Sedan - Manual 6-spd

19mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city23 hwy~$3,050/yr4/10 Average

M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan - Automatic (S8)

18mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

16 city23 hwy~$3,200/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2025 BMW M3

29States

34%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (14%), but the remaining listings are spread across 28 other states nationwide.

CACalifornia

15114%

FLFlorida

12512%

TXTexas

828%

ILIllinois

818%

GAGeorgia

596%

NJNew Jersey

555%

NYNew York

545%

AZArizona

505%

WAWashington

454%

PAPennsylvania

424%

DCWashington DC

343%

MDMaryland

293%

COColorado

273%

OR22

DEDelaware

192%

OHOhio

192%

NCNorth Carolina

182%

IN13

NH13

MO13

MA12

WI12

NV11

UT10

KY9

OK8

TN8

SC6

CT6

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2025.

2025 BMW M3 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2025 BMW M3 a good car to buy?

The 2025 BMW M3 has 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue area is unknown or other, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

What's the gas mileage of the 2025 BMW M3?

Depending on configuration, the 2025 BMW M3 delivers 18–29 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2025 BMW M3?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the number-one complaint area for the 2025 BMW M3, based on 2 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.