Model year 2024 · Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars, Midsize Cars

2024 BMW M: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2024 BMW M at 17–19 mpg combined across 13 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 2 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 R, M 1000 XR, M2, M4.

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.

2024 BMW M recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2024 BMW M, newest first.

Steering

NHTSA 25V194000 Reported Mar 27, 2025
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected
51 (estimate)
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 M 1000 XR, and M 1000 R motorcycles. The steering damper may have a loose valve pin within the housing, which can cause an unexpected increase in steering effort.
Risk
An unexpected increase in steering effort can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering damper, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2024 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.

2024 BMW M EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
M2 Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/24/19 mpg$4,350461
M2 Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/23/19 mpg$4,350472
M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium16/22/18 mpg$4,550477
M3 Competition Sedan3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/23/19 mpg$4,350470
M3 CS Sedan3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium15/22/18 mpg$4,550491
M3 Sedan3.0L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/23/19 mpg$4,350472
M4 Competition Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/23/19 mpg$4,350470
M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium16/23/18 mpg$4,550484
M4 Competition M xDrive Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium16/22/18 mpg$4,550477
M4 Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/23/19 mpg$4,350472
M8 Competition Convertible4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium15/22/17 mpg$4,850517
M8 Competition Coupe4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium15/22/17 mpg$4,850517
M8 Competition Gran Coupe4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium15/22/17 mpg$4,850517

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.

2024 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.

2024 BMW M NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2024 BMW M2 Coupe 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2024 BMW M3 Sedan 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2024 BMW M3 Sedan 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2024 BMW M4 Convertible C AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2024 BMW M4 Convertible C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2024 BMW M4 Coupe 2 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2024 BMW M4 Coupe 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2024 BMW M8 Convertible C AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2024 BMW M8 Coupe 2 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2024 BMW M8 Gran Coupe 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—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.

2024 BMW M owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 BMW M, most recently on Jul 31, 2024. 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 2024 BMW M complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Back over prevention: Rearview system braking1
Parking brake1
Parking brake: Electrical1
Parking brake: Electrical: Control module: Software1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other BMW M model years

BMW M by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 M13–19 mpg———
2026 M13–19 mpg20—
2025 M13–19 mpg34—
2023 M17–19 mpg22—
2022 M17–19 mpg14—
2021 M16–26 mpg68—
2020 M16–25 mpg89—
2019 M16–24 mpg68—
2018 M16–22 mpg625—
2017 M16–22 mpg523—
2016 M16–22 mpg637—
2015 M16–25 mpg519—

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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