BMW 3 SERIES

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

  • BMW 3 SERIESdate unknown
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)US

    An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.

  • BMW 3 SERIESdate unknown
    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINTUS

    IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE HEAD RESTRAINT MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE DOWN SLIGHTLY IF IT WAS ADJUSTED TO THE FULLY EXTENDED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

  • BMW 3 SERIESdate unknown
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS

    Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • BMW 3 SERIESdate unknown
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)US

    Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • BMW 3 SERIESdate unknown
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FANUS

    This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine compartment.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.