How many recalls does the 1995 BMW E36 have?

The 1995 BMW E36 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1995 BMW E36 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1995 BMW E36?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is visibility.

1995 BMW E36 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1995 BMW E36. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the visibility. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“3 series models (e36) and notably the 318ti bmw automobiles have an extremely high failure rate for the window regulators. Its not uncommon to have to repair them annually at a cost of approx 300 dollars per door. The failure occurs without warning causing the window to jam, or fall inside the…”

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS · reported 2006-06-13

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 BMW E36 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.