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BMW G80 M3 common problems
2021–present · M3 / Competition / Competition xDrive / CS (S58). The known weak spots of the engines used in the G80, with sources, plus the topics that come up most in BMW's service bulletins and NHTSA recalls for this chassis.
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Early-production crankshaft main bearing wear
BMW stopped delivery of some mid-2021 G80/G82 cars to inspect for premature crankshaft main bearing wear. Ask for proof the check was done on cars from that window.
BMW bulletins on file for the G80:
- SIB 11 01 26 Delivery Stop - Bearing Shell Delivery Stop - Bearing Shell on S58 engines (2026); unsold cars were held for inspection and repair before delivery. Service campaign · Feb 2026
- NHTSA 11030317 Engine replacement Engine replacement on B46/B48/S58 engines (2025); the fix is replacing the affected part. Over-the-air update · Mar 2026
- SIB 11 07 21 Main bearing shell Main bearing shell on BMW G01/G02/G80/G81 and other models (2022); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Oct 2021
Sources: 3 Series Guy: G80 M3 common problems
Software updates and oil cooler seepage
Owners report DME software updates and some oil cooler seepage; check the car's campaign history at a BMW center.
BMW bulletins on file for the G80:
- SIB 84 03 23 Software new-car delivery hold Software new-car delivery hold on BMW G14/G15/G16/G22 and other models (2019–2023); unsold cars were held for inspection and repair before delivery. Service bulletin · Dec 2023
- SIB 09 03 21 Software Software on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2016–2021); BMW released a software update. Service bulletin · Feb 2022
- SIB 62 02 22 Sport mode is not displayed correctly in the instrument cluster Sport mode is not displayed correctly in the instrument cluster on BMW G01/G05/G07/G11 and other models (2016–2022); BMW released a software update. Service bulletin · Apr 2022
Sources: 3 Series Guy: G80 M3 common problems
Most frequent bulletin topics 76 bulletins
| Topic | Bulletins | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Axle | 3 | SIB 34 09 21, SIB 31 03 18 |
| Key fob | 3 | SIB 61 04 21, SIB 61 07 22 |
| Radio | 3 | SIB 65 19 22, SIB 65 11 21 |
| Steering | 2 | SIB 66 24 19, SIB 66 15 19 |
| Air conditioning rattle | 2 | SIB 64 05 21, SIB 65 04 21 |
| Steering squeak | 2 | SIB 32 01 23, SIB 61 07 21 |
| Instrument cluster | 2 | SIB 65 19 25, SIB 62 02 23 |
| Tires | 2 | SIB 84 02 22, SIB 36 01 22 |
BMW service bulletins and warranty extensions filed with NHTSA that list the G80, grouped by topic. A bulletin tells technicians how to diagnose and fix a known issue; it doesn't mean every car has the problem.
NHTSA recalls by component 4
- body domain controller (bdc) ECU · 1 recall23V118
- passenger seat safety belt retractor · 1 recall21V554
- n/a; vehicle assembly issue · 1 recall21V298
- integrated brake system · 1 recall21V062
Matched from NHTSA's public recall file by model and model year. Recall repairs are free; check a VIN.
BMW warranty extensions that list the G80
- SIB 31 01 24 Strut warranty extension Strut warranty extension on BMW G01/G02/G80/G81 and other models (2015–2024); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Jan 2024
If a car qualifies, the listed repair may be free. Check eligibility for the VIN with a BMW center.
Sources: BMW service bulletins and recalls filed with NHTSA (public data) and the specialist and owner write-ups linked above. Not affiliated with BMW.