Model year 2022 · Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars, Midsize Cars
2022 BMW M: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2022 BMW M at 17–19 mpg combined across 13 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
17–19
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as M 1000 RR, M3, M4, M5.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a BMW dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2022 BMW M recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2022 BMW M, newest first.
Power train: Clutch assembly
NHTSA 22V752000Reported Oct 7, 2022
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected
951 (estimate)
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 S1000RR, M1000RR, and 2022-2023 S1000XR and S1000R motorcycles. The clutch cover bolts were not lubricated properly, which may cause the clutch cover to become loose and leak oil.
Risk
An oil leak occurring at the clutch cover increases the risk of a crash or fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all 10 clutch cover bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2022 BMW M fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2022 BMW M crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2022 BMW M NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2022 BMW M3 4 DR AWD
Not rated
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No
2022 BMW M3 4 DR RWD
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No
2022 BMW M4 2 DR RWD
Not rated
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No
2022 BMW M4 Convertible C AWD
Not rated
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No
2022 BMW M4 Convertible C RWD
Not rated
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No
2022 BMW M5 4 DR AWD
Not rated
Not rated
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No
2022 BMW M8 2 DR AWD
Not rated
Not rated
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Not rated
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No
2022 BMW M8 C AWD
Not rated
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No
2022 BMW M8 Gran Coupe 4 DR AWD
Not rated
Not rated
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Not rated
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No
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2022 BMW M owner complaints
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW M, most recently on Jan 28, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2022 BMW M complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Unknown or other
2
Power train
1
Visibility
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
