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2019 BMW 3 Series

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Engine is the leading concern among 41 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 15th highest complaint count among 21 3 Series model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  17. 41

Of the 2019 reports, 2 involved a crash and 5 involved a fire. 2 people were injured.

Primary concernEngine9 reports · 22% of complaints
Owner complaints41Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationshipNo recalls on fileNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Engine9
  2. Other or unspecified9
  3. Electrical system7
  4. Power train5
  5. Air bags4
  6. Exterior lighting3
  7. Electronic stability control (ESC)2
  8. Forward collision avoidance2

Recalls and investigations

No safety recalls on file.

Representative owner complaints: exterior lighting

3 reports, newest first. Show all

  1. Exterior lighting, Aug 30, 2023

    I have heavy condensation in my BMW 330i xDrive driver side headlights. Comes during rainy and moist weather and takes couple of days to go away. upon dealer inspection its underlying issue with BMW's and sadly my warranty just expired 5 months ago and BMWusa is not helping in this regard.

  2. Exterior lighting, May 5, 2023

    Excessive moisture or condensation in the headlights after heavy rain. First one failed which is on driver side but replaced but second one which is the passenger side failed too within months. Replace for headlights would cost 4.5K

  3. Exterior lighting, Jan 30, 2020

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 BMW 330I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN COLDER WEATHER THE FRONT HEAD LIGHT BEAM PROJECTED AT AN ANGLE DUE TO CONDENSATION INSIDE THE HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLY CAUSING A VISIBILITY HAZARD TO THE DRIVER. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (ORLAND PARK BMW LOCATED AT 11030 W. 159TH ST. ORLAND PARK IL) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE BOTH NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.