MYRModel Year Report

1986 BMW 3 Series

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1986 BMW 3 Series
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:56:59.645Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 1 complaint 1986 1 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 0 complaints 1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 88 complaints 2000 2001: 36 complaints 2002: 26 complaints 2003: 51 complaints 2003 2004: 77 complaints 2005: 25 complaints 2006: 202 complaints 2006 2007: 115 complaints 2008: 68 complaints 2009: 53 complaints 2009 2010: 30 complaints 2011: 1 complaint 2012: 7 complaints 2012 2013: 21 complaints 2023: 0 complaints
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 0 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 88 complaints 2001: 36 complaints 2001 2002: 26 complaints 2003: 51 complaints 2003 2004: 77 complaints 2005: 25 complaints 2005 2006: 202 complaints 2007: 115 complaints 2007 2008: 68 complaints 2009: 53 complaints 2009 2010: 30 complaints 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 7 complaints 2013: 21 complaints 2013 2023: 0 complaints
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 88 complaints 2000 2001: 36 complaints 2001 2002: 26 complaints 2002 2003: 51 complaints 2003 2004: 77 complaints 2004 2005: 25 complaints 2005 2006: 202 complaints 2006 2007: 115 complaints 2007 2008: 68 complaints 2008 2009: 53 complaints 2009 2010: 30 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 7 complaints 2012 2013: 21 complaints 2013 2023: 0 complaints 2023

1986: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19861
19920
19930
19941
19953
19962
19975
19983
19996
200088
200136
200226
200351
200477
200525
2006202
2007115
200868
200953
201030
20111
20127
201321
20230

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

1 of 1 total report mentions: structure.

Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle slid on an icy road into another vehicle, leaving the front of the vehicle mangled, luckily there were no injuries, consumer questions the safety of the vehicle when involved in an accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-02-06

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1986 BMW 3 Series — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1986 BMW 3 Series reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 BMW 3 Series?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 BMW 3 Series have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.