BMW E46 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
No recalls found for the BMW E46 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 45 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 BMW E46 | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 BMW E46 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 BMW E46 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 BMW E46 | 0 | 18 |
| 1999 BMW E46 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 BMW E46 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 BMW E46 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 BMW E46 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 BMW E46 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 BMW E46 | 0 | 3 |
| 1990 BMW E46 | 0 | 2 |
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