2024 BMW M
The 2024 BMW M is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact sedan with 13 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the M2 Coupe, is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year so far (Safety Signal A). Owners have filed 2 complaints, most often about the parking brake. Manufacturer pricing runs from $24,295 to $24,295 across 1 trims.
| Trim | Powertrain | Drive | MSRP | HP | Torque | Seats | Cargo (2nd row) | Wheels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X5 M Competition | Gas | AWD | $122,300 | 617 hp | 553 lb-ft | 5 | 33.9 cu-ft | 21 in |
| X6 M Competition | Gas | AWD | $127,200 | 617 hp | 553 lb-ft | 5 | 27.4 cu-ft | 21 in |
| M 1000 XR | Gas | RWD | $24,295 | 201 hp | 83 lb-ft | — | — | 17 in |
MSRP excludes destination. BMW files one press kit for the M family (X5, X6 and the M); the table lists all of it, and the prices quoted for the 2024 M elsewhere on this page are the M trims only. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.
Specs & fuel economy
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2 Coupe | Gas | RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| M2 Coupe | Gas | RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| M3 Competition Sedan | Gas | RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| M3 Sedan | Gas | RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| M4 Competition Coupe | Gas | RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| M4 Coupe | Gas | RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| M3 CS Sedan | Gas | AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
| M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan | Gas | AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
| M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible | Gas | AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| M4 Competition M xDrive Coupe | Gas | AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
| M8 Competition Convertible | Gas | AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,850 |
| M8 Competition Coupe | Gas | AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,850 |
| M8 Competition Gran Coupe | Gas | AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,850 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 46643, 46644, 46659, 46658, 46471, 46470, 46567, 46660, 46473, 46472.
Emissions & certification
Source: EPA emission certificates| Configuration | Smog rating | Emission standard | Where it can be sold new | SmartWay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2 Coupe, M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan, M3 Competition Sedan, M4 Competition M xDrive Coupe | 5 / 10 | California LEV-III ULEV70 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 | All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards | — |
| M3 CS Sedan, M3 Sedan, M4 Competition Coupe, M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible, M4 Coupe | 5 / 10 | Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 / California LEV-III ULEV70 | All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards | — |
| M8 Competition Convertible | 3 / 10 | Federal Tier 3 Bin 125 / California LEV-III ULEV125 | All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards | — |
| M8 Competition Coupe, M8 Competition Gran Coupe | 3 / 10 | California LEV-III ULEV125 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 125 | All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards | — |
Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Gas-guzzler tax applies to M8 Competition Convertible, M8 Competition Coupe, M8 Competition Gran Coupe — a federal excise the manufacturer pays and prices in.
The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.
The cheapest ownership win
Insurers price the 2024 M very differently, and the gap between the best and worst quote on the same car and driver is usually larger than any option you are weighing on this page.
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Recalls (0)
Source: NHTSA recall databaseNo NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for the 2024 BMW M. New campaigns appear here within a week of NHTSA posting them.
These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.
Hear about a recall before the letter does
The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2024 BMW M, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.
Parts & accessories for the 2024 BMW M
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Find parts for this M →Owner complaints
Source: NHTSA complaint database0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported
1.9 per 10,000 built · BMW reported 10,349 M built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)
Filed per year: 2024: 2
Most-cited components
In owners' own words
Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.
The electronic parking brake of my vehicle with a manual transmission released automatically simply because the clutch pedal was depressed and released. I did not select a gear, press the brake pedal, or press the accelerator pedal. The parking brake should not be releasing simply by actuating the clutch.
The rear cross traffic alert does not work, it does not give any acoustic warning like the commercial said.( ) . I have tried to talk to the dealer, but had no solution for this
Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.
Reported by BMW itself: 2 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 2 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 19 per 100,000 built. Every M model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.
Crash ratings
Source: NHTSA NCAPNHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.
Service bulletins & campaigns
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communicationsMost often about: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Structure, Engine, Steering.
- B064526 Other2026-09-09 · Engine
- Intake Muffler Return
- B641224 Service bulletin2026-05-04 · Structure — Body
- 1. Use of aftermarket accessory hang-on cellular phone holders and/or air fresheners can break the instrument panel air vent slats. Damage and/or issues caused by outside influences are not covered under the BMW limited warranties. Originally, the air vent slats were only repairable by replacing the entire front center dash vent assembly; which in some applications, also included the IHKA control
- B410725 Service bulletin2026-01-08 · Structure — Body
- While driving on a smooth and/or unevenroad, a “cracking” sound is heard from therear wheel arch area (highlighted in orange) on either the right or left side.
- B340925 Service bulletin2025-12-17 · Service Brakes
- There may be an internal leakage in the brake fluid expansion tank (aka brake fluid reservoir). In the rarecase of a leak, the filling level sensor might malfunction over a relatively long period of time.
- B840625 Service bulletin2025-10-03 · Electrical System
- In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the customer may not even be inside the vehicle.
- B512222 Service bulletin2025-09-17 · Structure — Body
- Hood lever is pulled twice but the hood only achieves the pre-latch position on both sides.
- B410725 Service bulletin2025-08-20 · Structure — Body
- While driving on a smooth and/or uneven road, a “cracking” sound is heard from the rear wheel arch area (highlighted in orange) on either the right or left side.
- B320123 Service bulletin2025-08-08 · Steering
- When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard.
A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.
At the New York inspection station
Source: New York State DMVIn New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2024 BMW M failed the emissions check on 3.2% of first inspections — higher than the 1.5% for every 2024 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.89% (every 2024 vehicle: 0.74%).
failed emissions
676 initial inspections of 657 vehicles.
| Measure | The 2024 M | Every 2024 vehicle | Behind it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failed the emissions check | 3.2% | 1.5% | 535 |
| Failed the safety inspection | 0.89% | 0.74% | 676 |
| Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit | 0.15% | 0.17% | 676 |
| Miles driven a year | 6,886 | 9,424 | odometer at inspection |
| Average odometer | 15,480 | 21,104 | odometer at inspection |
New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2024 vehicle” is every 2024 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).
Common questions about the 2024 M
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much does the 2024 BMW M cost?
The manufacturer lists $24,295 for the M 1000 XR RWD. Those are MSRPs from the manufacturer's own press material; they exclude destination, options, taxes and whatever the dealer adds. Every trim and price is listed above.
Does the 2024 BMW M have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for the 2024 BMW M. New campaigns appear here within a week of NHTSA posting them, and a clean sheet on a recent model year often just means the vehicle is new.
How safe is the 2024 BMW M?
NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2024 BMW M yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it A (100/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 BMW M?
Across the 13 EPA-rated configurations of the 2024 BMW M, the best EPA combined figure is 19 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.
What do owners complain about on the 2024 BMW M?
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 BMW M, most often about parking brake, back over prevention. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.
How clean is the 2024 BMW M?
The EPA smog rating for the 2024 BMW M runs 3 to 5 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III ULEV125, California LEV-III ULEV70, Federal Tier 3 Bin 125, Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 — which the table above lists per configuration.
Are there service bulletins for the 2024 BMW M?
The manufacturer has filed 56 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2024 BMW M, most often covering electrical system, service brakes, structure. The most recent is dated 2026-09-09. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.
How does the 2024 BMW M do at state inspection?
In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2024 BMW M failed the emissions check on 3.2% of first inspections — higher than the 1.5% for every 2024 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.89% (every 2024 vehicle: 0.74%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.
What we hold, and what an empty row means
Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.
| Data | Held | Source | What it covers — or what empty means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy & configurations | 13 configurations | EPA certification records | Every configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures. |
| Emission certificates | 13 configurations | EPA emission certificates | Smog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new. |
| Recalls | none | NHTSA recall campaigns | No campaign has been filed. Because the register is complete, an empty row here means there is nothing to find — not that we are missing it. |
| Owner complaints | 2 | NHTSA complaint database | Also complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold. |
| Crash ratings | none | NHTSA NCAP | NHTSA has not tested this model year. Cars are selected for testing, so untested is not unsafe. |
| Service bulletins | 56 | NHTSA manufacturer communications | Everything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall. |
| Investigations | none | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation | No defect investigation has been opened. |
| Driver-assist crash reports | none | NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01 | No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like. |
| Specifications filed with NHTSA | none | NHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patterns | We had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable. |
| Trims, pricing & equipment | 3 trims | Manufacturer press kit | Transcribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from. |
Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.