1996 BMW E46 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E46 years
- Not enough data 6th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 BMW E46. That ranks 6th out of 9 E46 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 39,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 100% | 39,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 BMW E46 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 bmw e46. The contact stated that gas is leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The failure occurs when the vehicle is not driven on a regular basis. The dealer stated that this is normal when the vehicle is not driven on a daily basis. The current mileage is 41,000 and…
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 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 E46 | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 BMW E46?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 BMW E46?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 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 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.