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BMW 3 Series latches/locks/linkages problems by year

49 NHTSA owner complaints name the latches/locks/linkages across 8 3 Series model years. The most reported year is 2006 with 26 reports.

YearLatches/locks/linkages reportsShare
2013 3 Series15%
2008 3 Series46%
2007 3 Series98%
2006 3 Series2613%
2004 3 Series34%
2003 3 Series45%
2002 3 Series14%
2001 3 Series13%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the latches/locks/linkages. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.