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BMW Série 3 VI (F30/F31/F34) recalls: manufacturer campaigns

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

manufacturer campaigns
3
of 4 versions affected
4

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
  • 316d 116Diesel · 116 hp
  • 318d 143 BVA8Diesel · 143 hp
  • 320d 163 EfficientDynamicsDiesel · 163 hp
  • 320d 184Diesel · 184 hp

Each campaign in detail

  1. Rappel EGR diesel : risque d'incendie

    Manufacturer recall

    Rappel d'août 2018 des diesels 4 cylindres fabriqués entre avril 2015 et septembre 2016 et des 6 cylindres de juillet 2012 à juin 2015 : une défaillance de la vanne EGR peut provoquer un incendie. Demandez la preuve que le rappel a été effectué.

    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).

    Versions
    318d 143 BVA8, 320d 163 EfficientDynamics, 320d 184
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Rappel ceinture de sécurité conducteur

    Manufacturer recall

    Rappel de janvier-février 2015 : la ceinture conducteur (enrouleur) peut ne pas se détacher, surtout par température négative, sur des voitures fabriquées entre septembre 2014 et mars 2015. Elle est contrôlée et remplacée si nécessaire.

    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).

    Versions
    316d 116, 318d 143 BVA8, 320d 163 EfficientDynamics, 320d 184
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Rappel pompe à carburant

    Manufacturer recall

    Rappel de juin 2015 pour un possible défaut de la pompe à carburant immergée dans le réservoir, sur des voitures fabriquées entre septembre 2014 et mars 2015 (Caradisiac). Fiches-auto décrit un rappel analogue de la pompe de gavage sur les Série 3 et 4, pour 296 voitures.

    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).

    Versions
    316d 116, 318d 143 BVA8, 320d 163 EfficientDynamics, 320d 184
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

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
BMW Série 3 VII (G20/G21)315.0/5
Jaguar XE I014.0/5
Lexus IS III (XE30)024.5/5
Alfa Romeo Giulia II215.0/5
Volkswagen Passat B8153.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the BMW Série 3 VI (F30/F31/F34) had?

We have documented 3 manufacturer recalls for the BMW Série 3 VI (F30/F31/F34): Rappel EGR diesel : risque d'incendie ; Rappel ceinture de sécurité conducteur ; Rappel pompe à carburant.

Which versions of the BMW Série 3 VI (F30/F31/F34) 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 VI (F30/F31/F34)?

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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