1995 BMW E46 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E46 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 BMW E46. That ranks 2nd out of 9 E46 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 BMW E46 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 205,233 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 17% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | 160,753 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 17% | 105,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 BMW E46 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 BMW E46.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My fuel tank sucked itself inward due to a defective vent hose. Bmw knows about this problem and issued a service flash in 1998. (16 04 97) the vent hose is connected to the charcoal emissions canister. Presently, my tanks capacity is reduced by a factor of over . Furthermore, my tank leaks…
ON 8/13/07, I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES PER HOUR ON NC HWY 52 NORTHBOUND (A 4 LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAY) WHEN I HAD A SUDDEN MASSIVE BLOW OUT OF A MICHELIN TIRE ON THE LEFT REAR OF MY VEHICLE, A 1995 BMW 325 IS. THERE WAS NO WARNING. THE TIRE WAS NOT LOW ON AIR PRESSURE AND DID NOT HAVE ANY…
In 1995 i purchased a bmw 318ti. I have just learned that there had been three recalls on this bmw model. I did not receive any of the recall notices. Not one notice from bmw. The first recall had something to do with the heating and cooling system. The heater has not worked for 8 years and the a/c…
The delamination of the security glass on my bmw 750il. This has become a safety issue with other owners as well. My side and rear windows have become so cloudy that they look like magnifying glass. I literally have to let my windows down when approaching traffic to ensure my path is clear. *nm
Fault in the contacts on lighting. A continuing fault on the brake circuit causes the warning lights to come on at different intervals during the driving experience. After changing 4 set of rear tail light bulbs during the course of the year i had my mechanic clean the contacts. Within 3 months on…
Other BMW E46 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 E46 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 E46 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 E46 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 E46 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 E46 | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 E46 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 E46 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 E46 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 BMW E46?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 BMW E46?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 BMW E46 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E46 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.