BMW 3 Series

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About the 3 Series

Available as a saloon or touring car, it is the 3 Series that is BMW's most iconic model, and the winner of Autocar’s five-star road test verdict!

3 Series Problems By Model Year

3 Series Latest Problems

320 d I disconnected the battery and closed the boot how can I open it I dont have a ski hatch

I disconnected the battery it was dead I then stupidly closed the boot how do I open the boot There is no ski hatch in this model

2009 BMW320dbe
Posted: Nov 28, 2023

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Driving Stabilisation error, Drive Moderately

No driving modes, abs or cruise control.

2015 318d
Posted: May 23, 2023

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320 convertible starting problem

Car not been used for 4 weeks. Now will not start. Charged the battery fully. Pushed the key fob into dash and pushed the Start/Stop button just get a clicking noise and light go out on dash. Then all of a sudden it starts - took it for a g...

2010 2.0 diesel
Posted: Apr 23, 2023

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Radio suddenly went off then the Control Screen went off ??

also steering wheel commands such as Telephone not working... seems the Entertainment and Controller have all switched off and wont switch back on??

2014 320d
Posted: Mar 1, 2023

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Central locking fault!

Central locking only works on one side

2007 320
Posted: Sep 3, 2022

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BMW 3 Series Owner Reviews

9/ 10

Paul Gezels, Belgium

10 new bmw's owned of which 320/Z3/325i/ 325i/328i/330d/330d/330d automatic
Not the slightest problem with the diesels and the 328i, 1 or 2 very small problems with the others.
All driven up to 160.000 km
Probably the best engines in the world. Todays car is a Porsche 911 carera S cabrio, no failures but only 16.000 km

Name: Paul Gezels
Location: Belgium

Reviewed on: May 23, 2011 (12 years ago)

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3 Series Recalls Issued Per Year

Latest BMW 3 Series Recalls

Excessive increase of cooling system temperature could lead to a bursting of the heater matrix radiator

Recalled on 13th of December, 2021

Affects builds between Mar 1, 1987 and May 1, 1992

Some vehicles may be susceptible to damage to the anti-corrosion coating of the lower steering shaft

Recalled on 13th of July, 2021

Affects builds between Aug 1, 1990 and Aug 24, 2000

The screw connection of the front seat belt buckle assembly to the seat frame may not be tightened properly