What is the most common problem with BMW 3 Series? Is it the engine, transmissions, electronics, suspension or reliability? Owner experience in our forum, or the number of recalls involving specific car parts, may provide the answer.
Recent BMW 3 Series Problems
BMW 3 SERIES (2015 – 2018) – THE STARTER MOTOR
BMW 3 SERIES (15/09/2015 – 31/07/2018) RECALL: Problem description: In rare cases the starter motor can inadvertently be activated permanently presenting a risk of a thermal event.
BMW 3 SERIES (2014 – 2018) – EGR SYSTEM LEAKS
BMW 3 SERIES (03/12/2014 – 01/03/2018) RECALL: Problem description: Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.
BMW 3 SERIES (2011 – 2018) – THE EGR COOLER
BMW 3 SERIES (09/12/2011 – 11/10/2018) RECALL: Problem description: The Exhaust Gas Recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident.
If you wish to know more about possible problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: BMW Owners’ Reviews.
Latest EU Rapex BMW 3 Series Problems
- BMW 3 Series (2010 – 2015)on 28/02/2026
The driver airbag inflator may malfunction due to long-term degradation. In this case, if the airbag is deployed in an accident, the internal pressure in the […]
- BMW 3 Series (1998 – 2006)on 27/02/2026
The structure of the airbag can deteriorate. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator, injuring the vehicle’s occupants. The BMW […]
- BMW 3 Series (2020 – 2024)on 20/02/2026
The failure concerns the RSW22 starter, type RWT (reinforced for watertightness). Increased abrasion of the magnetic contact can lead to the formation of […]
Currently 7104 Recalls