1986 BMW 3 Series Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1986 BMW 3 Series has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (3 reports).

0Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 3 Series?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1986 BMW 3 Series recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1986 BMW 3 Series.

Most common 1986 BMW 3 Series problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure3

What owners report

2000-12-05, Structure
10 YEARS AGO CONSUMERS CHILDREN WERE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THEY WERE HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN THE VEHICLE THEY WERE DRIVING SPUN OUT OF CONTROL ON AN ICY BRIDGE, THE IMPACT CUT THE VEHICLE INTO TWO PIECES (POSSIBLE STRUCTURAL PROBLEM), THERE WERE NO INJURIES. NLM

1986 BMW 3 Series questions

Does the 1986 BMW 3 Series have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1986 BMW 3 Series at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 BMW 3 Series?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 1986 BMW 3 Series has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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