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2013 BMW 3 Series
0 Recalls for 2013 BMW 3 Series
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
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2 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2013 BMW 3 Series
| Date | Component | |||
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| 2013-12-05 | transmission | |||
| 2013-06-09 | brakes |
21 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2013 BMW 3 Series
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-29 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10899248 | |||
| 2019-01-14 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11169906 | |||
| 2019-03-26 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11191736 | |||
| 2018-01-16 |
WHEELS
ODI Number: 11062979 | |||
| 2018-01-08 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11061217 | |||
| 2016-04-14 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10855404 | |||
| 2015-06-07 |
SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10723832 | |||
| 2015-03-03 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10691962 | |||
| 2014-06-15 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10598385 | |||
| 2014-03-14 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10569337 | |||
| 2014-03-08 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10567982 | |||
| 2014-03-08 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10567979 | |||
| 2014-01-23 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 10561210 | |||
| 2013-11-16 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10552529 | |||
| 2013-11-02 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10550631 | |||
| 2013-09-30 |
ENGINE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10546219 | |||
| 2013-05-22 |
AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10513158 | |||
| 2013-04-18 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 10508639 | |||
| 2013-02-27 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10500706 | |||
| 2013-01-27 |
POWER TRAIN | SERVICE BRAKES | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10494881 | |||
| 2012-12-25 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10490036 |
0 Investigations for 2013 BMW 3 Series
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component |
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47 Service Alerts for 2013 BMW 3 Series
| Date | Description |
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| 2017-06-01 | 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Visual Inspection of Brake discs/Rotors for new car deliveries Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-06-01 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service Information bulletin provides information on shipping “specific” noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as Dangerous Goods (DG) Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-06-01 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-04-06 | 130000 VISIBILITY
The customer complains of rattling noises from the rear window when driving on rough roads. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-08-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Butt connector for repairing a plug connection. The ?top up coolant? message is displayed in the central display (CC message ID 166). When checking the cooling system there are no leaks found and the expansion tank is filled to the proper l Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-03-01 | 063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
BMW: CRANKCASE PRESSURE DIAGNOSIS AND INFORMATION FOR ALL VEHICLES. *RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-05-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW: IN REAR OF VEHICLE, VARIOUS ELECTRICAL FAULTS ARE DUE TO REM (REAR ELECTRONIC MODULE) NOT RESPONDING TO DIAGNOSIS. MODELS 2011-2012 3 SERIES. *PE UPDATED 7/10/13. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-04-01 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW: THE DRIVER MUST ACTIVATE REAR VIEW CAMERA, USING IDRIVE CONTROLLER, DUE TO REAR VIEW CAMERA FAILING TO AUTOMATICALLY TURN, WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS SELECTED. MODEL 2012-2013 F30. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-04-01 | 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
BMW: THE DRIVER MUST ACTIVATE REAR VIEW CAMERA, USING IDRIVE CONTROLLER, DUE TO REAR VIEW CAMERA FAILING TO AUTOMATICALLY TURN, WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS SELECTED. MODEL 2012-2013 F30. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-04-01 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BMW: THE DRIVER MUST ACTIVATE REAR VIEW CAMERA, USING IDRIVE CONTROLLER, DUE TO REAR VIEW CAMERA FAILING TO AUTOMATICALLY TURN, WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS SELECTED. MODEL 2012-2013 F30. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-04-01 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: THE DRIVER MUST ACTIVATE REAR VIEW CAMERA, USING IDRIVE CONTROLLER, DUE TO REAR VIEW CAMERA FAILING TO AUTOMATICALLY TURN, WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS SELECTED. MODEL 2012-2013 F30. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-03-01 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW: BATTERY HAS AN INCREASED DEMAND DUE TO DEVELOPEMENTAL PROCESS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS CAUSING THE BATTER TO NEED TO UNDERGO AN ENERGY DIAGNOSIS. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-06-01 | 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
BMW: ON TRANSMISSION SIDE, IN SOME VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID IS LEAKING AROUND THE AREA OF THE OIL COOLER LINES CAUSING UNFAVORABLE COOLING LINE CONNECTION TOLERANCES TO DAMAGE O RINGS. MODEL E84 (X1), E89 (Z4), F22 & 23 (2 SERIES) Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-06-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BMW: ON TRANSMISSION SIDE, IN SOME VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID IS LEAKING AROUND THE AREA OF THE OIL COOLER LINES CAUSING UNFAVORABLE COOLING LINE CONNECTION TOLERANCES TO DAMAGE O RINGS. MODEL E84 (X1), E89 (Z4), F22 & 23 (2 SERIES) Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-03-01 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DURING THE DME’S TIME LIMITS ENGINE COOLANT DOES NOT REACH OPERATING TEMPERATURE CAUSE BY FAULTY THERMOSTAT INSIDE TRANSMISSION *CN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-03-01 | 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
DURING THE DME’S TIME LIMITS ENGINE COOLANT DOES NOT REACH OPERATING TEMPERATURE CAUSE BY FAULTY THERMOSTAT INSIDE TRANSMISSION *CN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-03-01 | 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
BMW: DUE TO TRANSMISSION OIL HEAT EXCHANGER’S FAULTY THERMOSTAT OR ENGINE FAULTY CHARACTERISTIC MAP THERMOSTAT, ENGINE COOLANT FAILS TO REACH OPERATING TEMPERATURE, WITH LOW HEAT OUTPUT AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON. NO MODEL YEA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-04-01 | 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
BMW: FUEL GAUGE FAILS TO SHOW CORRECT LEVEL OF FUEL WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK BUT WOULD UPDATE ITSELF AFTER DRIVING AWHILE AND ILLUMINATION OF ENGINE MALFUNCTION LAMP (MIL) COMES ON, DUE TO SOFTWARE ERROR IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODEL 2011-15 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-04-01 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: FUEL GAUGE FAILS TO SHOW CORRECT LEVEL OF FUEL WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK BUT WOULD UPDATE ITSELF AFTER DRIVING AWHILE AND ILLUMINATION OF ENGINE MALFUNCTION LAMP (MIL) COMES ON, DUE TO SOFTWARE ERROR IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODEL 2011-15 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-04-01 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: FUEL GAUGE FAILS TO SHOW CORRECT LEVEL OF FUEL WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK BUT WOULD UPDATE ITSELF AFTER DRIVING AWHILE AND ILLUMINATION OF ENGINE MALFUNCTION LAMP (MIL) COMES ON, DUE TO SOFTWARE ERROR IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODEL 2011-15 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-10-01 | 121300 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, WHEN STARTING, LOW BEAM, WITH 0552 OPTION, WOULD BRIEFLY FLASHES, DUE TO A FAULTY LED MAIN LIGHT MODULE THAT NEEDS REPLACING. MODEL 2008-14 F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-07-01 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
DUE TO SOFTWARE ERROR BOTH FRONT PARKING LIGHTS IS DEACTIVATED AND CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE DOESN’T DISPLAY. *MA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-06-01 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: WHEN USING IPHONE, VARIOUS CONNECTIVITY FAILURES OCCUR, SUCH AS DISCONNECTION OF CALL, LIST OF CONTACTS INCOMPLETE, DUE TO THE VARIANTS AND SOFTWARE USED. MODEL 2008-2014. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-06-01 | 340000 COMMUNICATION
BMW: WHEN USING IPHONE, VARIOUS CONNECTIVITY FAILURES OCCUR, SUCH AS DISCONNECTION OF CALL, LIST OF CONTACTS INCOMPLETE, DUE TO THE VARIANTS AND SOFTWARE USED. MODEL 2008-2014. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-03-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON AND THE ENGINE HAS REDUCED POWER WITH TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-09-01 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW: IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE BOWDEN CABLE CAUSES THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER FRONT DOOR NOT TO OPEN OCCASIONALLY WHEN TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 37 DEGREES. *MA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-08-01 | 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
BMW – BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM MIGHT REDUCE IF TEMPERATURE GETS BELOW 14 DEGREES *MA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-07-01 | 010000 STEERING
BMW: CAUTIONING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OR A CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE IN THE DISPLAY INDICATE THE POWER-ASSISTED STEERING HAS FAIL. *MA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-12-01 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT FOR ENGINE IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO PURGE AIR SYSTEM MICRO LEAKAGE AND VENTILATION OF FUEL TANK FROM CONTAMINATION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-02-01 | 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
BMW: CALCULATION ERROR BY SCR MODULE SOFTWARE OF DEF LINE PRESSURE CAUSING SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT (MIL) TO ILLUMINATE. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-02-01 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: CALCULATION ERROR BY SCR MODULE SOFTWARE OF DEF LINE PRESSURE CAUSING SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT (MIL) TO ILLUMINATE. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-10-01 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: DUE TO DEBRIS ENTERING OIL PASSAGE OF ENGINE, IT WILL KNOCK AND LOSE POWER, DURING CYLINDER HEAD MATING SURFACES AND CLEANING OF ENGINE BLOCK AFTER REPAIR TO ENGINE. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2012-10-01 | 091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BMW: THE EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAKAGE IS FOUND, WHEN USING THE NVLD TANK LEAKAGE TEST PLAN. *PE UPDATED 1/18/13. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2012-11-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW: TRUNK LID FAILS TO OPEN, HAZARD LIGHTS FLASHES PERMANENTLY, VEHICLE WILL LOCK AND UNLOCK ON ITS OWN, ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS, BY THEMSELVES, WILL TURN ON AND WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED OFF, WIPERS CONTINUE TO OPERATE. MODEL 2011-2012 F30. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2012-11-01 | 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
BMW: TRUNK LID FAILS TO OPEN, HAZARD LIGHTS FLASHES PERMANENTLY, VEHICLE WILL LOCK AND UNLOCK ON ITS OWN, ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS, BY THEMSELVES, WILL TURN ON AND WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED OFF, WIPERS CONTINUE TO OPERATE. MODEL 2011-2012 F30. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2012-11-01 | 130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
BMW: TRUNK LID FAILS TO OPEN, HAZARD LIGHTS FLASHES PERMANENTLY, VEHICLE WILL LOCK AND UNLOCK ON ITS OWN, ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS, BY THEMSELVES, WILL TURN ON AND WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED OFF, WIPERS CONTINUE TO OPERATE. MODEL 2011-2012 F30. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2012-10-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, LED ON HEADLIGHT SWITCH, FLASHES. THE POWER MIRRORS AND WINDOWS BECOME INOPERATIVE, DUE TO POSSIBLE WATER IN BOTH HEADLIGHTS OR RIGHT AND LEFT STEPPER BOX ARE DEFECTIVE. MODEL 2012 E90. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2012-10-01 | 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, LED ON HEADLIGHT SWITCH, FLASHES. THE POWER MIRRORS AND WINDOWS BECOME INOPERATIVE, DUE TO POSSIBLE WATER IN BOTH HEADLIGHTS OR RIGHT AND LEFT STEPPER BOX ARE DEFECTIVE. MODEL 2012 E90. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2012-10-01 | 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, LED ON HEADLIGHT SWITCH, FLASHES. THE POWER MIRRORS AND WINDOWS BECOME INOPERATIVE, DUE TO POSSIBLE WATER IN BOTH HEADLIGHTS OR RIGHT AND LEFT STEPPER BOX ARE DEFECTIVE. MODEL 2012 E90. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2012-11-01 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: THE OBD (ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS) EXPERIENCE AN ERROR IN ITS DATA AND REQUIRES AN UPDATE ON DME SOFTWARE. MODEL 2012-2013 F30. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-06-01 | 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ON THE TRANSMISSION SIDE, THERE IS A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK AROUND THE OIL COOLER LINES. *MA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-06-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ON THE TRANSMISSION SIDE, THERE IS A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK AROUND THE OIL COOLER LINES. *MA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2012-08-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW: ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION AND VARIOUS CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES ARE DISPLAYED IN CID (CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY) AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *PE MODELS 2009-2012 E70, E71, E72, E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, F01, F02, F04, F07, F10, F1 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2012-08-01 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION AND VARIOUS CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES ARE DISPLAYED IN CID (CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY) AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *PE MODELS 2009-2012 E70, E71, E72, E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, F01, F02, F04, F07, F10, F1 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-10-01 | 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW: IN CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, A FAILURE WITH POWER ASSISTED STEERING IS ILLUMINATED, DUE TO SOFTWARE RELATED ISSUES. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-10-01 | 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW: IN CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, A FAILURE WITH POWER ASSISTED STEERING IS ILLUMINATED, DUE TO SOFTWARE RELATED ISSUES. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-01-01 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: SELECTIVE CATALYST REDUCTION MODULE (SCR) HAS A STORED FAULT, PRESSURE BUILD UP IS LOW, CAUSING SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. * Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
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