Structure Problems of BMW 3 Series

BMW 3 Series owners have reported 60 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's frame and members (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (19 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Structure problems of BMW 3 Series

The Frame And Members problem

The technician discovered that my subframe has started to fail. Today I had my BMW in for a normal brake service at my repair facility. They noticed my subframe is starting to crack along the mounting points.   Read details...

The Body problem

Water leaks in my car on driver side front and back seat carpet is soak and smell. Not the first when going to get a car wash leaks occur. This is my second BMW I had a 2004 325l same problem with leakage. Also, no doubt rust have occur in this vehicle with on going leaks.   Read details...

The Structure problem

The auc sensor under the hood is not well secured. The bracket securing the sensor is broken leaving the sensor loose under the hood. The loose sensor wire rubs against sharp edge of the car body, breaking the outer protective shield of the wire. The exposed wire is a fire hazard.   Read details...

The Door problem

First occurrence of problem happened back in may 2012. Me and my fiancee were exiting the vehicle but only my driver door would open. My fiancee was forced to climb over the middle console of the vehicle and exit through my door, with a short dress on.   Read details...

The Paint problem

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330xi (na). While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the paint on the leather was peeling on the door handles, gear shifter, center console and the radio. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who told him to contact the manufacturer; the   Read details...




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