BMW 3 Series electrical system problems by year
144 NHTSA owner complaints name the electrical system across 12 3 Series model years. The most reported year is 2006 with 32 reports.
| Year | Electrical System reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 3 Series | 7 | 33% | — | |
| 2010 3 Series | 5 | 17% | — | |
| 2009 3 Series | 8 | 15% | — | |
| 2008 3 Series | 19 | 28% | 61,374 mi | |
| 2007 3 Series | 31 | 27% | 55,000 mi | |
| 2006 3 Series | 32 | 16% | 69,000 mi | |
| 2005 3 Series | 2 | 8% | — | |
| 2004 3 Series | 12 | 16% | 93,750 mi | |
| 2003 3 Series | 12 | 16% | 105,152 mi | |
| 2002 3 Series | 6 | 23% | — | |
| 2001 3 Series | 6 | 17% | — | |
| 2000 3 Series | 4 | 5% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the electrical system. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.