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2003 BMW M3
5 Recalls for 2003 BMW M3
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-15 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger’s front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| 2015-05-28 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes, 2002-2003 M5, 540i, 525i Sedan, and 530i Sedans, and 540i and 525i Sportswagons, and 2003 X5 3.0i and 4.4i Sports Activity Vehicles. Please note that the 5-series and X5 vehicles are only included if they are equipped with the optional sports steering wheel. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture. Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began Aug 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-348 in its entirety. Additionally, vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Note: On December 17, 2015 BMW removed the model year 2004 X5 3.0i and 4.4i Sports Activity vehicle from this recall. Those vehicles were mistakenly identified as including the air bags that are subject to this recall. |
| 2014-07-16 | AIR BAGS | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports Wagons; 2006 325i coupes and convertibles; 2001-2006 330i sedans, coupes, and convertibles; 2001-2005 330xi sedans; and 2001-2006 M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure that could cause the air bag inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners in September 2014. A second notice was mailed when an adequate supply of parts became available, on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected]. |
| 2013-05-03 | AIR BAGS | BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325Ci and 330Ci coupes and convertibles; 325iT and 325xiT Sports Wagons; and M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. Remedy: BMW intends to issue initial notifications to owners informing them of the safety defect in June 2013. Once replacement parts are available, estimated for July, BMW will notify owners again to contact their dealers and schedule a replacement of the passenger air bag, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected]. |
| 2003-04-29 | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WINDOW LIFTING ANTI-PINCHING DEVICE MIGHT NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FOR THE WINDOW LIFTING ANTI-PINCHING DEVICE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 27, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2003 BMW M3
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53 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2003 BMW M3
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-03-07 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
ODI Number: 10220628 | |||
| 2016-09-19 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10908057 | |||
| 2016-08-29 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10899136 | |||
| 2016-08-12 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10895257 | |||
| 2016-11-16 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10926411 | |||
| 2019-08-23 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 11246068 | |||
| 2019-10-16 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11268883 | |||
| 2019-04-30 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11204872 | |||
| 2019-05-27 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11210163 | |||
| 2018-10-27 |
STRUCTURE:BODY | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11143340 | |||
| 2017-10-06 |
POWER TRAIN | SUSPENSION | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11032048 | |||
| 2017-08-22 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11018813 | |||
| 2016-07-07 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10883393 | |||
| 2016-04-27 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10861637 | |||
| 2016-05-02 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10862469 | |||
| 2016-03-21 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10850732 | |||
| 2015-08-01 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STRUCTURE:BODY | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10745533 | |||
| 2014-10-23 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10649507 | |||
| 2014-06-21 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10604983 | |||
| 2014-06-21 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 10604982 | |||
| 2013-06-04 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10515262 | |||
| 2012-09-15 |
AIR BAGS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10475478 | |||
| 2012-08-20 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10471564 | |||
| 2012-03-27 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10453234 | |||
| 2012-02-01 |
STRUCTURE:BODY | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
ODI Number: 10446084 | |||
| 2011-08-22 |
SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10420988 | |||
| 2011-06-22 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10408587 | |||
| 2011-06-26 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10409716 | |||
| 2011-06-15 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10407049 | |||
| 2011-05-31 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10403886 | |||
| 2011-06-04 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10404438 | |||
| 2011-03-29 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10394529 | |||
| 2011-01-21 |
WHEELS
ODI Number: 10378213 | |||
| 2010-02-24 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10313885 | |||
| 2009-06-17 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
ODI Number: 10274172 | |||
| 2009-05-29 |
VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10272365 | |||
| 2009-06-09 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
ODI Number: 10273265 | |||
| 2009-04-21 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10266257 | |||
| 2008-03-07 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
ODI Number: 10220628 | |||
| 2006-01-12 |
TIRES | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
ODI Number: 10147653 | |||
| 2005-11-08 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10142026 | |||
| 2005-09-12 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10136186 | |||
| 2004-12-30 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10105574 | |||
| 2004-11-12 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10098713 | |||
| 2004-10-06 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10095288 | |||
| 2004-08-09 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10087533 | |||
| 2004-08-12 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
ODI Number: 10086688 | |||
| 2004-07-08 |
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
ODI Number: 10081574 | |||
| 2004-02-18 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10058376 | |||
| 2003-07-30 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
ODI Number: 10030443 | |||
| 2003-07-15 |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10028346 | |||
| 2003-06-09 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10021313 | |||
| 2002-12-10 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 8024148 |
9 Investigations for 2003 BMW M3
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-07 | 2009-12-22 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | |
| 2009-08-07 | 2009-12-22 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | |
| 2009-04-08 | 2009-08-06 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | |
| 2009-04-08 | 2009-08-06 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |
| 2009-04-08 | 2009-08-06 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | |
| 2009-04-08 | 2009-08-06 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | |
| 2009-04-08 | 2009-08-06 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS | |
| 2009-08-07 | 2009-12-22 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |
| 2009-08-07 | 2009-12-22 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS |
25 Service Alerts for 2003 BMW M3
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2021-04-01 | 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degree Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-04-01 | 045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degree Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-01 | 141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
SERVICE ACTION – HEAD AIR BAG HOLDER RETROFIT: A rattle noise may develop from the head air bag (ITS) gas generator contacting adjacent component. This noise can be heard while driving on an uneven roadway. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-01 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE ACTION – HEAD AIR BAG HOLDER RETROFIT: A rattle noise may develop from the head air bag (ITS) gas generator contacting adjacent component. This noise can be heard while driving on an uneven roadway. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-01 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
SERVICE ACTION – HEAD AIR BAG HOLDER RETROFIT: A rattle noise may develop from the head air bag (ITS) gas generator contacting adjacent component. This noise can be heard while driving on an uneven roadway. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-04-01 | 140000 AIR BAGS
TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-04-01 | 140000 AIR BAGS
TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-02-01 | 140000 AIR BAGS
In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support page. This page will allow IRFs to check their customers VINs for Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-01-01 | 140000 AIR BAGS
TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-01-01 | 140100 AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-06-01 | 140000 AIR BAGS
Special Technical Campaign. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has urged vehicle manufacturers to conduct an investigation into air bags which may not deploy correctly. BMW is cooperating with this request. Takata is Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-12-01 | 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles. INFORMATION 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less tha Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-09-01 | 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 34 04 14 dated December 2014. Designates changes to the bulletin. INFORMATION 1.Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses d Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-09-01 | 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 34 04 14 dated December 2014. Designates changes to the bulletin. INFORMATION 1.Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses d Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-07-01 | 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2011-07-01 | 022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
BMW: A GRINDING NOISE IS COMING FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL DURING SLOW CORNERING. WHEN TURNING A SLIP/STICK EFFECT IS CREATED ON THE LINING AND STEEL DISCS INCORPORATED IN THE DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH CAUSES A GRINDING NOISE. *RM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2006-02-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BREMI IGNITION COIL REPLACEMENT ON S54 ENGINE. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SI120803 DATED MAY 2004. *EH *SC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-06-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE ACTION TO INSTALL PARKING AID WIRE WHEN THE PASSENGER’S EXTERIOR MIRROR WILL NOT TILT DOWN WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS SELECTED. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2009-08-01 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW: 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 RESULT IN A COOLANT LEAK. MODELS AFFECTED ARE M3 SEDAN (E Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2009-08-01 | 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
BMW: 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 RESULT IN A COOLANT LEAK. MODELS AFFECTED ARE M3 SEDAN (E Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-08-01 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2009-12-01 | 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WEL Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2009-04-01 | 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
BMW: AS ORIGINALLY INSTALLED, THE DME PROGRAMMING MAY CAUSE THE OBD DIAGNOSTIC TO ERRONEOUSLY EVALUATE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. MODEL E46 (M3) COUPE AND CONVERTIBLES. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2009-04-01 | 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
BMW: AS ORIGINALLY INSTALLED, THE DME PROGRAMMING MAY CAUSE THE OBD DIAGNOSTIC TO ERRONEOUSLY EVALUATE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. MODEL E46 (M3) COUPE AND CONVERTIBLES. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-12-01 | 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
BMW: RUNNING NOISES HEARD WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, WITH HIGH BRAKE LOADS; THROUGH WHEEL OPENING, VISIBLE CRACKS CAN BE SEEN IN BRAKE DISCS AND STEERING WHEEL TORSIONAL VIBRATES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
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