1996 BMW E46 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1996 BMW E46 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (1 report).

0Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your E46?

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

1996 BMW E46 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1996 BMW E46.

Most common 1996 BMW E46 problems

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

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline1

What owners report

2007-05-21, Fuel System, Gasoline
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 FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.

1996 BMW E46 questions

Does the 1996 BMW E46 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 BMW E46 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 BMW E46?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 BMW E46 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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