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No recalls found for the BMW 3 Series in recent model years. That's a good sign!
Real complaints filed with NHTSA by BMW 3 Series owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| ENGINE | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| SUSPENSION,WHEELS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | 1 |
| AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
25V-636 This has been unresolved for 6 months with no sign of a fix. It’s a starter motor, not the space shuttle.
I am submitting a claim pertaining to NHTSA Recall Number 25V636000 which pertains to a engine starter issue that can result in fire. This recall was reported first on September 23, 2025 and has been gone without a remedy. Since as of today, it has been 212 days without a solution that I am driving a car that may catch…
The contact owned a 2021 BMW 330i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V056000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, there was smoke coming from under the…
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