1988 BMW M3 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1988 BMW M3 recalls

Most common 1988 BMW M3 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	2

What owners report

1998-11-23, Engine And Engine Cooling
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #93V015000 INDICATES THIS VEHICLE IS PART OF A RECALL, YET WHEN I CALLED THE BMWNA SERVICE REP. (800-525-7417) THEY SAID MY VEHICLE ISN'T PART OF THE RECALL. MY CAR EXHIBITS ALL THE SIGNS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL NOTICE. IT HAS WHITE COOLANT RESIDUE AROUND ALL THE COOLANT HOSES AND THE RADIATOR SEAMS. I FEAR THAT THERE MAY BE A LEAK AT ANY TIME. THIS HAS EXISTED FOR SOMETIME BUT UNTIL I READ THE RECALL NOTICE I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING. THE RADIATOR WAS REPLACED IN 1991 FOR LEAKAGE. BUT THE WHITE RESIDUE REAPPEARED AGAIN SHORTLY AFTER.

1996-03-14, Engine And Engine Cooling
WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, ENGINE OVERHEATED DUE TO FAILURE OF COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT. *DSH

1988 BMW M3 questions

Does the 1988 BMW M3 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1988 BMW M3: Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 BMW M3?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 BMW M3 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.