MYRModel Year Report

1998 BMW E46

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1998 BMW E46
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:51:05.086Z

Only 0 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1998

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 6 complaints 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 0 complaints 1998 0 1999: 1 complaint 2000: 18 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2004: 4 complaints 2004 2005: 0 complaints
1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 6 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1998 0 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 4 complaints 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2005
1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 6 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1998 0 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 4 complaints 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2005

1998: 0 complaints

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YearComplaints
19902
19910
19920
19933
19943
19956
19961
19974
19980
19991
200018
20010
20022
20031
20044
20050

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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.

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    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1998 BMW E46 — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E040000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 BMW E46 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1998 BMW E46 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

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