BMW 3 Series engine problems by year
68 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 9 3 Series model years. The most reported year is 2007 with 22 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 3 Series | 7 | 33% | — | |
| 2010 3 Series | 6 | 20% | — | |
| 2009 3 Series | 5 | 9% | — | |
| 2008 3 Series | 13 | 19% | 72,000 mi | |
| 2007 3 Series | 22 | 19% | 90,500 mi | |
| 2006 3 Series | 11 | 5% | 97,263 mi | |
| 2003 3 Series | 2 | 3% | — | |
| 2002 3 Series | 1 | 4% | — | |
| 2000 3 Series | 1 | 1% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.