Vehicle
11 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.
BMW is recalling 2000-2006 3-Series and M3 vehicles because front passenger airbag inflators may explode, sending metal fragments into the cabin.
BMW is recalling specific 2002-2006 models because moisture can cause the driver's air bag inflator to rupture, potentially sending metal fragments into the cabin during a crash.
BMW is recalling 2006-2012 3 Series vehicles because a steering wheel air bag inflator may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury.
BMW is recalling specific 2006-2015 models because driver air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
BMW is recalling 2006 3, 5, and Z4 series vehicles because a heater in the PCV valve may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
BMW is recalling specific 2000-2006 models because the passenger air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, potentially sending metal fragments into the cabin.
BMW is recalling 2006-2011 3 Series vehicles because heating and air conditioning wiring may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
BMW is recalling 2002-2003 models because the passenger air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments into the cabin during a crash.
BMW is recalling 2006 3 and 5 Series vehicles because the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may crack, potentially deactivating the air bag in a crash.
BMW is recalling specific 2006-2007 models because the front passenger seat sensor may crack, potentially deactivating the air bag in a crash.
BMW is recalling 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi vehicles because electrical resistance may cause rear lights to stop working, reducing visibility to other drivers.
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.
81 manufacturer service bulletins across 2 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.
This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.
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.