1995 BMW M3 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 1995 BMW M3 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4 reports).

4Recalls
12Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your M3?

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

1995 BMW M3 recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Recall 98V178Aug 4, 1998340,000 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 97V131Aug 19, 1997410,000 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Recall 96V111Jul 1, 1996180,000 vehicles affected

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Recall 94V151Aug 10, 199457,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1995 BMW M3 problems

Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4
Air Bags3
Suspension2
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Steering1
Exterior Lighting1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Seat Belts1
Tires1
Wheels1

What owners report

2019-08-24, Tires
TIRES ARE MANUFACTURED BY FEDERAL (TAIWAN IMPORT). TREAD IS DELAMINATING OVER THE ENTIRE CROSS-SECTION OF TREAD, TIRE UNDER 3 YEARS OLD WITH LESS THAN 5K MILES. WIDE-SPREAD ISSUE PER GOOGLE. TIRES HAVE BEEN USED FOR REGULAR ROAD-DRIVING IN NJ. NO ACCIDENT HAS TAKEN PLACE (YET).
2009-04-06, Air Bags
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON FOR 2 MINUTES; COMMON PROBLEM FOR 1995 3 SERIES ACCORDING TO INTERNET FORUM (HTTP://WWW.FIXYA.COM/CARS/T595499-AIRBAG_LIGHT). *TR
2006-05-01, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I OWED THIS 1995 BMW M3 SINCE NEW AND ABS AND AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON VERY FREQUENTLY. ABS: NEED TO REPLACE ABS PUMP AND ABS MODULE. AIRBAG: NEED TO REPLACE SAFETY SEAT BELT BUCKLE. *NM
2005-09-29, Engine And Engine Cooling
SAFETY RECALL 98V-178; REGARDING THE 1995 BMW M3. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICE ELEVEN TIMES FOR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE COOLING SYSTEM.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, HOT COOLANT WAS EXPELLED ONTO THE WINDSHIELD AND INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN THROUGH THE OPEN WINDOW AND SUNROOF. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED MINOR BURNS AND IRRITATION TO HIS SKIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE RADIATOR, WATER PUMP, THERMOSTAT, HOUSING, RELATED GASKETS AND CONNECTORS WERE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED HE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEM HE EXPERIENCED WAS STATED IN THE RECALL. *JB
2004-09-14, Exterior Lighting
WHILE APPLIED THE BRAKES THE BRAKE LIGHT FAILED TO COME ON. THE DRIVER HAS PLACED REFUSES ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION THE PROBLEM STILL REMAINED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER BRAKE LIGHT WHICH NEEDED REPLACEMENT BUT THE CAMPAIGN BULLENTIN WAS NOT FOR THIS VEHICLE. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

1995 BMW M3 questions

Does the 1995 BMW M3 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1995 BMW M3: Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System; Vehicle Speed Control; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1995 BMW M3?

Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4), Air Bags (3), Suspension (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1995 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.

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