1995 BMW E46
Only 6 complaints 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1995
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1995: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 6 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and radiator assembly.
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Problems running the vehicle and was told had oil leak due to failure of head gasket requiring $ 3000 repair.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-24
Visibility
1 of 6 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing glass, side/rear.
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The delamination of the security glass on my BMW 750IL. This has become a safety issue with other owners as well. My side and rear windows have become so cloudy that they look like magnifying glass.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-03-01
Tires
1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 6 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.
Electrical system
1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers.
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Fault in the contacts on lighting. A continuing fault on the brake circuit causes the warning lights to come on at different intervals during the driving experience.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-09-13
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-05-10Exterior lighting06E040000 Certain e speed racing combination lamps sold as replacement equipment for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors…
Remedy: E speed racing will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began May 10, 2006. Owners may contact e speed racing 909-923-3636.
Buy-smart checklist
1995 BMW E46 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E040000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 1995 BMW E46 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 1995 BMW E46?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 BMW E46 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.