CarRecallWatchThe 2010 BMW 3 Series has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (11 reports).
2010 BMW 3 Series recalls
Loose VANOS Bolts Can Cause Engine Stall and Crash Risk
The aluminum bolts that hold the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and may break.
Heater in crankcase valve can short and cause fire
The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Most common 2010 BMW 3 Series problems
Problem areas named in the 30 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
AIR BAG LIGHT JUST CAME ON, HAD IT CHECKED BUT STILL THERE
FOUND A BROKEN BOLT OF THE INTAKE CYLINDER HEAD, WAS BROKE WITHOUT ANY REASON. I NOT THE ONLY ONE, FOUND THIS VIDEO. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=A7HIZIB96PQ THERE ARE 3 MORE BOLTS INSIDE THE CYLINDER HEAD THAT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE ON THE ENGINE IF BROKEN.
TAKATA RECALL - I THINK AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON ALL THE TIME. BMW SAYS THERE IS NO RECALL AFFECTING THIS. BOTH STATIONARY AND MOVING.
TOO LONG TO REMEDY
IN NOVEMBER 2017, BMW SENT ME LETTERS REGARDING POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARDS DUE TO DEFECTS OF THE BLOWER MOTOR WIRING AND THE PCV VALVE HEATER (RECALL NUMBERS 17V-676 AND 17V-683). NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED AND NO REPAIR OFFERED TO CORRECT POSSIBLE DEFECTS. I HAVE EXPERIENCED NO PROBLEM RELATED TO THESE PARTS. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE SERIOUS NATURE OF THESE ISSUES, BMW SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO RECALL AND REPAIR AFFECTED CARS PROMPTLY.
2010 BMW 3 Series questions
Does the 2010 BMW 3 Series have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2010 BMW 3 Series: Loose VANOS Bolts Can Cause Engine Stall and Crash Risk; Heater in crankcase valve can short and cause fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW 3 Series?
Based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (11), Engine (6), Electrical System (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 BMW 3 Series has been fixed?
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