AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts
Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2012 BMW 3 Series
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 BMW 3 Series has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V707000 Camshaft Timing Bolts May Loosen Causing Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V119000 PCV Heater May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V176000 HEAD RESTRAINTS/FMVSS 202A/PETITION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Seats 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
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