- The problem
- 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 temperature and system pressure. If the indications of a critical overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to, or failure of, a coolant system component could occur.
- The risk
- If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
Vehicle safety record
1995 BMW M3 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1995 BMW M3 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in August 1998 for the cooling system.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical M3 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1995 BMW M3 recalls 4
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
- The problem
- 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 environmental influences coupled with vibration. If the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. In this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the outer tube could catch on the edge of the broken bushing.
- The risk
- This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. It his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- 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 the bushing.
- The problem
- The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.
- The risk
- If this happens, the brake lights either will not operate or will be continuously on, regardless of brake pedal position. Following drivers would not be able to determine whether the vehicle is stopping, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the existing brake light switch with a newly designed switch.
- The problem
- 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 unbelted passenger dummy's left femur maximum load was 2361 lbs, which exceeds maximum allowable value of 2250 lbs. The vehicles do not comply with fmvss no. 208, "Occupant crash protection."
- The risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of an accident, the occupant will be subjected to an increased risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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 supports will be replaced with bushing having different performance characteristics. The steering column front support bearing at the firewall will be replaced with a modified part using a teflon inner surface and teflon spray will be applied to the column housing in the area of the bearing. A brace will be added between the knee bolster support and the steering column.
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BMW M3: every year compared
All M3 years1995 BMW M3 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 BMW M3 | 0 | 4 | D | |
| 1995 BMW 325I | 64 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 525I | 24 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 318 | 19 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 525 | 15 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 318I | 14 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 530I | 5 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 318IC | 4 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 530 | 3 | 0 | C | 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 1995 BMW M3
Does the 1995 BMW M3 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1995 BMW M3: cooling system (August 1998); vehicle speed control (August 1997); switch (July 1996); anchorage (August 1994). 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 1995 BMW M3 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1995 BMW M3 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 36 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical BMW M3 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 1995 BMW M3 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