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BMW Série 3 V (E90/E91/E92/E93) recalls: manufacturer campaigns

2 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns
2
of 9 versions affected
9
official RappelConso notice
1

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

VersionRecalls
  • 318d 143Diesel · 143 hp
  • 320d 163Diesel · 163 hp
  • 320d 177Diesel · 177 hp
  • 320d 184Diesel · 184 hp
  • 330d 231Diesel · 231 hp
  • 320i 150Petrol · 150 hp
  • 320i 170Petrol · 170 hp
  • 325i 218Petrol · 218 hp
  • 335i 306Petrol · 306 hp

Each campaign in detail

  1. Airbag conducteur : campagnes de rappel du gonfleur

    Manufacturer recall

    Fiches-auto relève plusieurs rappels du gonfleur d'airbag conducteur, qui peut se dégrader et projeter des fragments : voitures produites du 23.07.2010 au 30.06.2015 (code 0032730300), du 01.2011 au 06.2015 (SR/01940/26), ou du 02.01.2006 au 28.05.2008 (alerte A12/02830/24). Vérifiez le numéro de série auprès de BMW.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Single source so far: to be confirmed.

    Versions
    318d 143, 320d 163, 320d 177, 320d 184, 330d 231, 320i 150, 320i 170, 325i 218, 335i 306
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Airbags latéraux avant : rappel de juillet 2009

    Manufacturer recall

    Caradisiac mentionne un rappel de voitures sorties d'usine entre le 23 mai et le 21 juillet 2008 pour un souci de déploiement des airbags latéraux avant.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Single source so far: to be confirmed.

    Versions
    318d 143, 320d 163, 320d 177, 320d 184, 330d 231, 320i 150, 320i 170, 325i 218, 335i 306
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

  • 30 September 2026 — Le propulseur dans l'airbag du conducteur peut se détériorer avec le temps. Si les airbags se déploient, des fragments du gonfleur pourraient blesser les occupants du véhicule.

    Models or references
    Série 1 (e81 e82 e87 e88) - série 3 (e90 e91 e92 e93) voiture de tourisme, équipée d'airbags takata.
    Risk
    Blessures
    Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

  1. Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
  2. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
  3. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

ModelRecallsKnown faultsReliability
Audi A4 B7034.5/5
Audi A4 B8133.5/5
BMW Série 3 VI (F30/F31/F34)323.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the BMW Série 3 V (E90/E91/E92/E93) had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the BMW Série 3 V (E90/E91/E92/E93): Airbag conducteur : campagnes de rappel du gonfleur ; Airbags latéraux avant : rappel de juillet 2009.

Which versions of the BMW Série 3 V (E90/E91/E92/E93) are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used BMW Série 3 V (E90/E91/E92/E93)?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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