BMW E38 years to avoid
No model year of the BMW E38 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW E38 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW E38 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
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Most common BMW E38 problems
All model years combined.
- Seats1
BMW E38 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | - | 1 | Seats | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 0
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the BMW E38
What years of the BMW E38 should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW E38 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW E38?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW E38?
Seats, with 1 complaints.
How many recalls does the BMW E38 have?
No recalls on record.
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