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2017 BMW M: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 2017 BMW M with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
21
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
on record
Fuel economy
22 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$9,273
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 mpg |
Recalls
Child SeatNov 18, 2019 · campaign 19V823000
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2015-2019 X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles equipped with rear seat lower anchor bars used in securing child restraint seats. The lower anchor bars may become damaged over time when used with an ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
Power Train › Driveline › DriveshaftOct 11, 2018 · campaign 18V713000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 BMW M3 Sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS Coupes and 2017 BMW M4 Convertible vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion.
Structure › Frame And MembersSep 9, 2016 · campaign 16V653000
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear differential for a prior service action, the rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of being replaced. Reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen.
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Other years of the BMW M
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2017 BMW M have?
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA: body, glass & interior (15), electrical system (2), engine & cooling (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2017 BMW M have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2017 BMW M get?
Up to 22 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.