There have been 3 safety recalls for the BMW 3 Series. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the BMW 3 Series.
If that happened, it would be possible for the side air bag and/or the safety belt tensioner not to deploy and will not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of injuries.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 BMW 1 Series, 2008 BMW 3 Series |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: BMW is recalling 2,350 my 2008 1-series and 3- series passenger cars. Incorrect crimp connectors may have been used on the side air bag and belt tensioner wiring. As a result sufficient contact between the crimp connectors and the corresponding plug may not occur which could lead to an increase in ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In this situation the front passenger air bags will not deploy even if a sufficiently severe accident would occur and occupant protection provided by the system would not be possible.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 BMW 3 Series, 2004 BMW 5 Series, 2005 BMW 5 Series, 2006 BMW 5 Series, 2004 BMW X3, 2005 BMW X3, 2006 BMW X3 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: BMW is recalling 200,000 my 2006 3 series sport seat, my 2004-2006 5 series standard and sport seat, and my 2004-2006 x3 passenger vehicles. Depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit, small cracks have developed in the mat.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The bolted connection could break which could impair vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 BMW 3 Series |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
| Recall Summary: On certain vehicles, one of the suspension control arm and swivel bearing connection bolts was not tightened correctly. The bolted connection could loosen. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 8, 2009 | Air Bags:frontal | 2,350 |
| Aug. 5, 2008 | Air Bags:frontal | 200,000 |
| Oct. 18, 2006 | Suspension:front:control Arm | 25 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2008 BMW 3 Series | 1 |
| 2006 BMW 3 Series | 2 |