NHTSA Safety Recalls
Bmw 3 Series Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2010, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 7 model years (2000–2010) the Bmw 3 Series has 16 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2006 with 4; the cleanest is 2001 with 1.
- Model years
- 7
- Total recalls
- 16
- Worst year
- 2006
- Cleanest year
- 2001
2000–2010
4 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Bmw 3 Series | 3 | |
| 2009 Bmw 3 Series | 2 | |
| 2008 Bmw 3 Series | 3 | |
| 2007 Bmw 3 Series | 2 | |
| 2006 Bmw 3 Series | 4 | |
| 2001 Bmw 3 Series | 1 | |
| 2000 Bmw 3 Series | 1 |
What gets recalled most on the Bmw 3 Series
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN5
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)5
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL2
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE2
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.