1990 BMW M3 Problems: 0 Complaints, 1 Recall

The worst 1990 BMW M3 problems

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Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: heater coreReported February 1, 1993 · 375,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.
Risk: Vehicles operated under this increased cooling systempressure condition can suffer damage or failure of parts of the cooling systemsuch as (1) leakage from a coolant hose, (2) leakage of the radiator orexpansion tank, (3) disconnection of a hose from a pipe or a fitting, and (4)cracks in the heater core end piece resulting in coolant leakage. In some cases,boiling coolant can contact the lower right leg of the driver resulting inburns. Also, escaping coolant in the passenger compartment can cause vaporfogging of the interior surface of the windows, reducing driver visibility.
Remedy: Dealers will install a thermostatic bypass valve in the engine compartment to control coolant temperature in the heater core. Also, a new design radiator cap will be installed, to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.

Recall number 93V015000 · Recall details

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Is the 1990 BMW M3 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1990 BMW M3.

What is the most common problem with the 1990 BMW M3?

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How many recalls does the 1990 BMW M3 have?

1 recall, covering visibility.

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