MYRModel Year Report

1995 BMW M3

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1995 BMW M3
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:46:21.328Z

Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW M3 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 0 complaints 1993 1994: 0 complaints 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaints 1997: 19 complaints 1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 11 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2001: 14 complaints 2002: 40 complaints 2003: 54 complaints 2003 2004: 31 complaints 2005: 12 complaints 2006: 14 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 82 complaints 2008 2009: 45 complaints 2010: 15 complaints 2011: 31 complaints 2012: 6 complaints 2013: 13 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2015: 4 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 3 complaints 2018: 8 complaints 2018 2021: 3 complaints 2022: 1 complaints 2023: 1 complaints 2025: 2 complaints 2025
1995: 12 complaints
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YearComplaints
19882
19890
19900
19910
19920
19930
19940
199512
19961
199719
199814
199911
20000
200114
200240
200354
200431
200512
200614
20070
200882
200945
201015
201131
20126
201313
20140
20154
20165
20173
20188
20213
20221
20231
20252

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

WHEELS

1 of 12 total reports mentions: wheels.

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TIRES ARE MANUFACTURED BY FEDERAL (TAIWAN IMPORT). TREAD IS DELAMINATING OVER THE ENTIRE CROSS-SECTION OF TREAD, TIRE UNDER 3 YEARS OLD WITH LESS THAN 5K MILES. WIDE-SPREAD ISSUE PER GOOGLE. TIRES HAVE BEEN USED FOR REGULAR ROAD-DRIVING IN NJ.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190824

TIRES

1 of 12 total reports mentions: tires.

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TIRES ARE MANUFACTURED BY FEDERAL (TAIWAN IMPORT). TREAD IS DELAMINATING OVER THE ENTIRE CROSS-SECTION OF TREAD, TIRE UNDER 3 YEARS OLD WITH LESS THAN 5K MILES. WIDE-SPREAD ISSUE PER GOOGLE. TIRES HAVE BEEN USED FOR REGULAR ROAD-DRIVING IN NJ.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190824

SUSPENSION

1 of 12 total reports mentions: suspension.

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BOTTOM OF DRIVERS SIDE COIL SPRING FAILED - BROKE COMPLETELY AND RATTLING AROUND IN LOWER SUPPORT. COULD NOT IDENTIFY RATTLE FOR A LONG TIME UNTIL RECENTLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020830

SUSPENSION

1 of 12 total reports mentions: suspension.

STEERING

1 of 12 total reports mentions: steering.

CRASH
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WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE WAS SIDESWIPED, RESULTING IN A ROLLOVER. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020828

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19941202 — seat belts

IN A FMVSS NO. 208 30 MILES-PER-HOUR COMPLIANCE TEST, AN UNBELTED TEST DRIVER DUMMY'S CHEST MAXIMUM RESULTANT ACCELERATION WAS 70.8 G'S, WHICH EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE VALUE OF 60 G'S. ALSO, THE

Remedy: ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MODELS ONLY, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SUPPORT CROSSMEMBER WITH A CROSSMEMBER USED ON THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODEL. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION REAR BUSHING SUPPOR

Campaign 94V151000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960930 — exterior lighting

THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE SWITCH TO REMAIN IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS ON" POSITION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.

Campaign 96V111000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19971030 — vehicle speed control

THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE CABLES ARE ATTACHED TO THE SAME THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATING LEVER AT THE THROTTLE HOUSING. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE PLASTIC BUSHING ON EITHER CABLE COULD BREAK DUE TO ENVI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPRING STEEL CLIP ON THE OUTER TUBE OF EACH CABLE IN THE AREA OF THE ADJUSTING SCREW AND PLASTIC BUSHING. THE CLIP IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE OUTER TUBE FROM DISLODGING FROM TH

Campaign 97V131000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19990331 — engine and engine cooling

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERAT

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN RADIATOR CAP TO CONTROL PRESSURE AND PROVIDE GREATER COOLANT OVERFLOW IN THE EVENT OF OVERHEATING.

Campaign 98V178000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 BMW M3 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V151000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V111000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V131000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V178000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 1995 BMW M3 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 M3?

The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 8% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 BMW M3 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.