Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 M3.
The 2025 BMW M3, noted in its overview for an automatic S8 transmission and EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 16/23/18 mpg, is the newest version of the model. It records only two owner complaints and no recalls, placing its complaint count at the low end of a historical span that peaked at 216 complaints in 2006 and bottomed out at one complaint in 1996. Consequently, the 2025 model reflects a continuation of the relatively low complaint trend documented across the model’s long‑term history.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 11428092620. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 11428092620 |
| Engine air filter | 13718095805 alt 13718095807 |
| Spark plug | 12125A4EF60 |
| Cabin air filter | 64115A2AD31 alt 64119382886 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 179.9 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in |
| Overall height | 62.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3838 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 66.1 / 66.1 in |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 16 / 23 / 18 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 95 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 13 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the M3 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Competition Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.20 sec | 11.40 sec | 503 hp | RWD |
| 2024 | CS Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 2.70 sec | 10.70 sec | 543 hp | AWD |
| 2023 | Competition xDrive Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 2.80 sec | 11.00 sec | 503 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | Competition xDrive Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.00 sec | 11.10 sec | 503 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | Competition xDrive Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.40 sec | 11.60 sec | 503 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.90 sec | 12.20 sec | 473 hp | RWD |
| 2021 | Competition Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.50 sec | 11.60 sec | 503 hp | RWD |
| 2021 | Competition Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.50 sec | 11.60 sec | 503 hp | RWD |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 1,200 mi.
| At 1,200 mi | Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2025 BMW M3 sits at the low end of the recall and complaint trend for the generation, with only two complaints and no recalls, a sharp contrast to the spike seen in 2006 (216 complaints, 9 recalls) and the high volume of TSBs in the mid‑2000s. In the years immediately before and after—2022 (1 complaint, 0 recalls) and 2025 itself—the trend is a gradual decline in complaints and recalls, suggesting increasing reliability. The two complaints recorded in 2025 fall into “Unknown Or Other” and “Lane Departure,” and no crash or fire complaints were filed, indicating a relatively clean safety record for that year. Given the downward trajectory in complaints and recalls, 2025 represents a favorable buying year within the generation, offering a well‑maintained vehicle with minimal reported issues.
All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 10 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| InVeh-InApp-Comm | 2026-03-25 | Engine | It was determined that due to a manufacturing defect, there may be a peeling of the… |
| B340925 | 2025-12-17 | Service Brakes | There may be an internal leakage in the brake fluid expansion tank (aka brake fluid… |
| B065425 | 2025-10-07 | Engine | Evaporator Pipe Return |
| B840625 | 2025-10-03 | Electrical System | In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the… |
| B512222 | 2025-09-17 | Structure | Hood lever is pulled twice but the hood only achieves the pre-latch position on both… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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EPA figures are 16 city / 23 highway / 18 combined mpg.