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Bmw 3 Series · 2012

3 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V119000·2022-03-02

    BMW Recalls Multiple Models Due to PCV Valve Fire 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.

    Product
    BMW — BMW Z4, 3 SERIES, 5 SERIES, X5 SAV
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V707000·2023-10-20

    BMW Recalls 157,796 Vehicles for Potential Engine Stall Risk

    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.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X5, Z4, 3 SERIES, 1 SERIES
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V176000·2012-04-20

    BMW Recalls 2012 3 Series Vehicles for Head Restraint Defect

    BMW is recalling 7,600 2012 3 Series vehicles because front head restraints may move down slightly in a crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 3 SERIES
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

Wider context for this vehicle

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.

Federal investigations

  • PE13030 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
  • EA12002 Engineering Analysis · electrical system
  • PE11025 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system
  • EA09019 Engineering Analysis · exterior lighting
  • PE09036 Preliminary Evaluation · exterior lighting
  • DP09002 Defect Petition · exterior lighting:back up lights

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.

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