CarRecallWatchThe 1998 BMW E36 Series has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).
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1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1998 BMW E36 Series recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1998 BMW E36 Series.
Most common 1998 BMW E36 Series problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 BMW E36. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER IT RAINS THE WATER LEAKED INTO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE AND CAUSED THE COMPUTER TO MALFUNCTION. THE COMPUTER WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. THE DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE COMPUTER AND REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE IN ORDER FOR IT TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND OUT HOW THE WATER WAS GETTING INTO THE COMPUTER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 155000.
1998 BMW E36 Series questions
Does the 1998 BMW E36 Series have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 BMW E36 Series at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW E36 Series?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 BMW E36 Series has been fixed?
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