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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2010 BMW 3 Series recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component12
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 |
| Electrical system | 4 |
| Air bags | 3 |
Safety recalls12
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jul 3, 202424V513000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V513000
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| Oct 20, 202323V707000 | Engine and engine cooling: engineLoose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V707000
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| Mar 2, 202222V119000 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission controlAn electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V119000
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| Jan 15, 202020V017000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V017000
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| Jun 19, 201919V472000 | Electrical system: wiring fuses and circuit breakersA loss of electrical power can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V472000
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| May 14, 201818V314000 | Electrical system: wiring fuses and circuit breakersA loss of electrical power to the vehicle can cause the vehicle to unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V314000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335d, 335i, 335xi, 3 Series, 335is, 325, 328, 330, 335. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component274
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 78 | 28 |
| Engine | 71 | 26 |
| Electrical system | 66 | 24 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 48 | 18 |
| Fuel system | 17 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 16 | 6 |
| Gasoline | 16 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 15 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 12 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 10 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 3 |
| Power train | 8 | 3 |
| Structure | 8 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 7 | 3 |
12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names 3 Series, 3 Series Wagon.
Latest reports
- Engine
“Total circus I’m dealing with over this Recall 23V-707 nightmare. The timeline is wild. Buckle up: Here is how the madness has gone down: On XXX I drop the car off at [XXX] under its own power under RO #XXX.”
- Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328I. The contact had received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), 17V676000 (Electrical System), and 17V683000 (Engine and Engine Cooling).”
- Electrical system
“The vehicle constantly and increasingly exhibits the symptoms described in RECALL CAMPAIGN 13V-044: REPAIR BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE, dated XXX , i.e., various electrical malfunctions, including flickering of the…”
Other BMW 3 Series model years
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- 20139 recalls383 complaints
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- 200613 recalls1,243 complaints
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2010 BMW 3 Series recall questions
How many recalls does the 2010 BMW 3 Series have?
NHTSA lists 12 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 BMW 3 Series. The most recent, 24V513000 (reported July 3, 2024), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2010 BMW 3 Series recalls for?
The largest group is engine and engine cooling, with 5 campaigns. Others: electrical system (4), air bags (3). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2010 BMW 3 Series?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 78 complaints out of 274 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 12 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 BMW 3 Series?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.
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