2015 BMW M3 Service and Repair Manual

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2015 BMW M3 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • Base Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.0L 2979CC l6 GAS DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2015 BMW M3 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #15V78200023/11/2015Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 M3 Sedan vehicles manufactured May 30, 2015, to September 2, 2015, 2016 M4 Coupe vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to Septem

Consequence

If the slip-joint fails, there would be a loss of power to the rear axle and therefore the vehicle w

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driveshaft, replacing it as necessary, free of

NHTSA #16V65300009/09/2016Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

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 d

Consequence

Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear sub-frame bolts with new bolts, free of ch

TSB #10249016

With the vehicle is on a lift and the front struts are in the extended position, there may be a cracking and orclicking type noise when turning the steering wheel left/right. See attached video V31 01 24. The sound can reoccur when the vehi

TSB #10249027

The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho

TSB #10249018

At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic acknow

TSB #10244237

Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-

TSB #10238090

After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.

TSB #10238081

Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.

TSB #10235202

Exterior rear lights do not work.

TSB #10235205

The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an I

Showing the 8 most recent of 205 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20220514Component: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Gas tank has a significant leak. This allows for the opportunity to ignite the car putting all persons lives in danger, and effects emissions. Problem has been confirmed by independent Indy shop techn

20220514Component: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Fuel tank top weld has failed, and is actively leaking fuel. This is likely to cause ignition of the vehicle during use and poses a threat to the lives of passengers and other drivers on the road as w

20200728Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

REAR VIEW CAMERA STOPPED WORKING, SCREEN DISPLAYS "NO SIGNAL". FUSE DID NOT BLOW.

20191218Component: ENGINE

CRANK HUB SPUN TIMING SPROCKET CAUSING VALVES TO IMPACT PISTON AND CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. QUOTED MORE THAN $10K OUT OF POCKET TO REPAIR. THIS IS CAUSED DUE TO POOR CRANK HUB DESIGN. CAR COMPANIE

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