The 1995 BMW M3 has two recalls, the more serious being that the airbag and occupant protection system does not meet federal crash standards, exposing unbelted occupants to higher chest and leg forces in a collision than regulations allow.
There is also a brake light switch recall: the switch can stick in either the off or on position, meaning the brake lights either stay dark when the driver is braking or stay lit even when the brakes are not applied. Either condition can make it harder for drivers behind to judge whether the car is slowing down.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake light switch can fail and get stuck either fully off or fully on, preventing brake lights from working correctly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the brake light switch with a newly designed version.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
In crash tests, the front passenger compartment absorbs too much impact force during a 30 mph collision. Test dummies showed chest acceleration and leg forces exceeding safety limits, indicating inadequate occupant protection.
What the fix does
Dealers will reinforce the transmission support, replace transmission bushings, modify the steering column bearing with Teflon, and add a brace between the knee bolster and steering column to better absorb crash forces.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
