1997 BMW E46Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1997 BMW E46, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 28, 2007. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 BMW E46 has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 BMW E46 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 vs. every other E46 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E46 median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
What E46 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2006 I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT ABOUT 70-75 MPH WHEN MY SIDE AIRBAG ON THE DRIVER SIDE DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. I HAVE A 1997 BMW 528I WITH APPROXIMATELY 230K MILES. I DO NOT KNOW THE CAUSE OF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYING. I DID NOT HIT ANY POTHOLES. THERE WAS NO REASON…
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