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6 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.
BMW is recalling certain 2023 models with a transmission control unit weld defect that may allow oil leakage, risking sudden power loss and increased crash risk.
BMW is recalling specific 2006-2013 models because a short circuit in the PCV valve heater could cause a fire while driving or when parked.
BMW is recalling 1999-2001 3 Series vehicles because the driver-side air bag inflator may explode or underinflate, posing a risk of serious injury.
Valeo is recalling aftermarket engine cooling fans for specific BMW models because a component may overheat and cause a fire.
BMW is recalling 157,796 vehicles from 2010-2012 because aluminum bolts securing the VANOS unit may loosen or break, potentially causing an engine stall and increasing crash risk.
BMW is recalling 7,600 2012 3 Series vehicles because front head restraints may move down slightly in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.
3 trims tested for 2010; overall ratings can differ by trim.
View on NHTSA.gov4 trims tested for 2009; overall ratings can differ by trim.
View on NHTSA.govSource: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.
Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.
Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.