1995 BMW M3 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,845miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 BMW M3, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,845 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Safety recall 98v-178; regarding the 1995 Bmw M3. The vehicle has been service eleven times for repairs and maintenance for the cooling system.***no answer required***. When the failure occurred, hot coolant was expelled onto the windshield and into the passenger cabin through the open window and sunroof. The consumer received minor burns and irritation to his skin. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the radiator, water pump, thermostat, housing, related gaskets and connectors were replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10136707, filed 2005-09, 1,845 milesRelated recalls
- 98V178000Aug 4, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in…Covers: BMW M3 1992–1995, 735I 1988–1995, 735ILA 1988–1995 +28 more
Related service bulletins
- 10030850Aug 1, 2009Bmw: thermostat housing inspection. The retaining springs of the thermostat housing quick release couplings for the coolant hoses may not be locked correctly. This situation may…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 7% |
| 2005 | 3 | 25% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 12 | 30% |
| 2001 | 3 | 21% |
| 1999 | 1 | 9% |
| 1998 | 1 | 7% |
| 1997 | 3 | 16% |
| 1995 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1995 BMW M3
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 BMW M3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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