AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts

Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2004 BMW 3 Series

NHTSA data on file today

The 2004 BMW 3 Series has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 77 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

Most-cited components in owner complaints

  • Exterior Lighting 42 complaints
  • Air Bags 15 complaints
  • Electrical System 12 complaints
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages 3 complaints
  • Visibility/Wiper 3 complaints
  • Power Train 2 complaints

Of the 77 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 3 a fire; across all 77 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 2004 BMW 3 Series

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