BMW M by year

Subcompact cars. Every model year EPA has rated, with what owners and NHTSA have on file.

Owner complaints ran highest for the 2008 (91, most about power train) and lowest for the 2007 (13), among years with at least 10. Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, and counts aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so a lower count doesn't mean a more reliable year.

BMW M, each model year
YearComplaintsMost named partRecall campaignsNHTSA overallCombined mpg
202604–13–19
20253Unknown or other2–13–19
20242Back over prevention0–17–19
20232Power train2–17–19
20224Unknown or other0–17–19
202119Engine11–16–26
202063Engine16–16–25
20198Engine4–16–24
201848Air bags6–16–22
201723Exterior lighting6–16–22
201637Engine7–16–22
201519Engine6–16–25
20147Engine2–15–17
201325Engine54 stars14–17
20126Air bags3–16
201141Engine4–16
201016Air bags6–13–16
200945Power train7–13–16
200891Power train7–13–16
200713Air bags1–13
200655Air bags6–13–17

Complaints are unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales or for how long each year has been on the road: a newer year's lower count doesn't make it more reliable. NHTSA's overall rating is the lowest across the versions it tested that year. About the data