1995 BMW E46 recalls
Problem: Certain e speed racing combination lamps sold as replacement equipment for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Fix: E speed racing will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began may 10, 2006. Owners may contact e speed racing 909-923-3636.
1,648 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 11, 2007 · 200,000 miles · NJ
My fuel tank sucked itself inward due to a defective vent hose. Bmw knows about this problem and issued a service flash in 1998. (16 04 97) the vent hose is connected to the charcoal emissions canister. Presently, my tanks capacity is reduced by a factor of over . Furthermore, my tank leaks gasoline from a crease in the dent, which resulted from the inward collapse. I have…
Tires · Aug 13, 2007 · 160,753 miles · NC
On 8/13/07, I was traveling approximately 70 miles per hour on nc hwy 52 northbound (a 4 lane divided highway) when I had a sudden massive blow out of a michelin tire on the left rear of my vehicle, a 1995 BMW 325 is. There was no warning. The tire was not low on air pressure and did not have any puncture as verified by the tire dealership owner. The tire is a michelin energy…
Engine and Engine Cooling · May 3, 2007 · CA
In 1995 I purchased a BMW 318TI. I have just learned that there had been three recalls on this BMW model. I did not receive any of the recall notices. Not one notice from BMW. The first recall had something to do with the heating and cooling system. The heater has not worked for 8 years and the A/C has problems also. Since learning of these recalls I really do not know what to…
Visibility · Mar 1, 2007 · 105,000 miles · SC
The delamination of the security glass on my BMW 750IL. This has become a safety issue with other owners as well. My side and rear windows have become so cloudy that they look like magnifying glass. I literally have to let my windows down when approaching traffic to ensure my path is clear. *nm
Electrical System · Sep 13, 2006 · 205,233 miles · CA
Fault in the contacts on lighting. A continuing fault on the brake circuit causes the warning lights to come on at different intervals during the driving experience. After changing 4 set of rear tail light bulbs during the course of the year I had my mechanic clean the contacts. Within 3 months on cleaning, the fault light came on again. After a day or so the light went out…
Engine and Engine Cooling · Aug 24, 2006 · CA
Problems running the vehicle and was told had oil leak due to failure of head gasket requiring $ 3000 repair. *jb
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1995 BMW E46 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 1995 BMW E46, the most recent one (06E040000) for exterior lighting. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 BMW E46?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are engine and engine cooling (2), electrical system (1), fuel system, gasoline (1).