- The problem
- 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 fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- The risk
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1992 BMW E46 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1992 BMW E46 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 2006 for the exterior lighting.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical E46 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1992 BMW E46 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1992 BMW E46 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW E46: every year compared
All E46 years1992 BMW E46 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 BMW E46 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 1992 BMW 325I | 74 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1992 BMW 525I | 18 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1992 BMW 318 | 16 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1992 BMW 525 | 14 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1992 BMW 318I | 8 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1992 BMW 318IS | 3 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1992 BMW 318IC | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1992 BMW 525IA | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1992 BMW E46
Does the 1992 BMW E46 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1992 BMW E46: exterior lighting (May 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1992 BMW E46 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1992 BMW E46 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical BMW E46 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1992 BMW E46 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data