NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
54 reports78,960 miles · Jun 4, 2011
Power Train
AS YOU REMEMBER, WE ALL SPENT ABOUT SIX MONTHS THIS PAST SUMMER FIGURING OUT WHY OUR E46 M3 SMG'S WERE RANDOMLY THROWING ON THE TRANSMISSION CHECK LIGHT AND RANDOMLY CYCLING INTO NEUTRAL FOR AROUND 6-15 SECONDS, DISPLAYING A CONSTANT "0" DURING AN UP OR DOWNSHIFT IN HOT AND/OR HUMID WEATHER. WE DETERMINED AFTER PLENTY OF RESEARC…
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AS YOU REMEMBER, WE ALL SPENT ABOUT SIX MONTHS THIS PAST SUMMER FIGURING OUT WHY OUR E46 M3 SMG'S WERE RANDOMLY THROWING ON THE TRANSMISSION CHECK LIGHT AND RANDOMLY CYCLING INTO NEUTRAL FOR AROUND 6-15 SECONDS, DISPLAYING A CONSTANT "0" DURING AN UP OR DOWNSHIFT IN HOT AND/OR HUMID WEATHER. WE DETERMINED AFTER PLENTY OF RESEARCH AND PHYSICALLY REMOVING THE SMG'S HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT(HCU), AND COMPARING HARD-TO-FIND BLUEPRINTS OF THE UNIT WHAT THE MALFUNCTION WAS. THE PROBLEM WAS THE HCU'S HYDRAULIC FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR, WHICH WOULD GO BAD DUE TO A THIN-LAYERED RESISTOR INSIDE THE SENSOR THAT WOULD MICROSCOPICALLY BEND AND CONTRACT OVER TIME IN AVID HEAT/HUMIDITY SITUATIONS, AND SEND FALSE DATA TO THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT, GIVING IT THE ILLUSION THAT THE HCU WAS OVERHEATING AND NEEDED TO BE SHUT DOWN. TO THIS DAY, I AM STILL PUZZLED AS TO WHY BMW WOULD PROGRAM THE CONTROL MODULE TO DO SUCH A THING, KNOWING IT WOULD TEMPORARILY MAME THE CAR'S ABILITY TO ACCELERATE AND/OR MAINTAIN SPEED, AND THUS ENDANGER IT'S OCCUPANTS AND THE SAFETY OF OTHER MOTORISTS AROUND IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10404438
84,839 miles · May 31, 2011
Power Train
1. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE WHERE I LIVE REACHED AROUND 95'F AND ABOVE MY TRANSMISSION ON MY VEHICLE DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. WOULD SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AUTOMATICALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF ACCELERATION. I ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. 2. EVER SINCE THE TEMPERATURE GOT HOT HERE IN AZ, MY TRANSMISSION LIGHT HAS BEEN ON …
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1. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE WHERE I LIVE REACHED AROUND 95'F AND ABOVE MY TRANSMISSION ON MY VEHICLE DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. WOULD SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AUTOMATICALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF ACCELERATION. I ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. 2. EVER SINCE THE TEMPERATURE GOT HOT HERE IN AZ, MY TRANSMISSION LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND THE CAR KEEPS GOING INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING FOR ABOUT 6-15 SECONDS BEFORE RE-ENGAGING. IT HAS HAPPENED EVERYDAY FOR THE PAST 4 DAYS, TWICE WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT AN INTERSECTION, WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS. MANY TIMES WHILE TRAVELING STRAIGHT. CONSEQUENCES IS THAT MY SAFETY IS IN DANGER THE NEXT TIME MY CAR IS NOT IN GEAR AND SOMEONE COLLIDES INTO MY CAR. VERY SCARED OF MY SAFETY AND MY OCCUPANTS. 3. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THIS FAILURE. BMW NA KNOWS OF THIS ISSUE, IT IS DUE TO A FAULTY HYDRAULIC PUMP TEMP SENSOR THAT WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY RESULTING IN THE SENSOR READING AN ERROR IN THE TEMP AND SHUTTING DOWN THE SMG TRANSMISSION BECAUSE IT THINKS THAT THE HYDRAULIC FLUIDS ARE OVERHEATING(WHICH IS NOT THE CASE). THEY WANT BMW M3 SMG OWNERS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HYDRAULIC SENSOR HCU UNIT. WHICH COSTS AROUND $3000.00 TO REPLACE IN PARTS AND LABOR. BUT THE PROBLEM WAS THE HCU'S HYDRAULIC FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR. IT'S A FAIRLY CHEAP PART TO REPLACE, BUT BMW IS NOT ADMITTING IT. HERE IS LINK TO A DISCUSSION ON SOME BMW FORUMS REGARDING THIS ISSUE: HTTP://BMWCCA.ORG/FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=4417. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10403886
85,000 miles · Mar 29, 2011
Suspension
I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. DURING THEIR VEHICLE INSPECTION, THEY DISCOVERED THE REAR COIL SPRINGS HAD BROKEN WHERE THEY SEAT AT THE BOTTOM. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, BECAUSE WATER GETS INTO THIS AREA AND THERE ARE NO DRAIN HOLES, CAUSING THE SPRINGS TO RUST AND BREAK.…
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I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. DURING THEIR VEHICLE INSPECTION, THEY DISCOVERED THE REAR COIL SPRINGS HAD BROKEN WHERE THEY SEAT AT THE BOTTOM. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, BECAUSE WATER GETS INTO THIS AREA AND THERE ARE NO DRAIN HOLES, CAUSING THE SPRINGS TO RUST AND BREAK. THIS IS CLEARLY A DESIGN ERROR, LEADING TO BROKEN SPRINGS AND A POTENTIALLY UNSAFE DRIVING SITUATION.
NHTSA ODI #10394529
87,398 miles · Jan 21, 2011
Wheels
MY 2003 BMW M3 HAS CRACKED WHEEL WHICH CAUSES TIRE TO GO FLAT WHICH IS A VERY BG SAFETY HAZARD. THIS TIRES GOES FLAT 2 TIMES PER WEEK. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10378213
6,000 miles · Feb 24, 2010
Latches/locks/linkages
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW M3. THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE INTERIOR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE FAILED TO OPEN. THE DRIVER TURNED THE IGNITION "ON" AND ACTIVATED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOWS TO A DOWNWARD POSITION. THE DOOR WAS OPENED BY ACCESSING THE EXTERIOR DO…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW M3. THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE INTERIOR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE FAILED TO OPEN. THE DRIVER TURNED THE IGNITION "ON" AND ACTIVATED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOWS TO A DOWNWARD POSITION. THE DOOR WAS OPENED BY ACCESSING THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.
NHTSA ODI #10313885
43,000 miles · Jun 17, 2009
Visibility
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW M3. FOR APPROXIMATELY A WEEK AND A HALF, THE CONTACT HAS NOTICED THAT THE REARVIEW MIRROR WAS DISCOLORED. HE WANTED THE DEALER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR FREE, BUT THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE REPLACEMENT COST FOR THE MIRROR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
NHTSA ODI #10274172
29,080 miles · Jun 9, 2009
VisibilityFire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW M3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REARVIEW MIRROR CONTAINED A LIQUID USED TO TINT THE GLASS. THE LIQUID LEAKED OUT AND BURNED THE CENTER CONSOLE AND THE MIRROR. SHE WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE LIQUID WAS A TOXIC CHEMICAL THAT CONTAINED MERCURY. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED A DISCOUNT, BUT WOU…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW M3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REARVIEW MIRROR CONTAINED A LIQUID USED TO TINT THE GLASS. THE LIQUID LEAKED OUT AND BURNED THE CENTER CONSOLE AND THE MIRROR. SHE WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE LIQUID WAS A TOXIC CHEMICAL THAT CONTAINED MERCURY. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED A DISCOUNT, BUT WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR FREE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 29,300 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 29,080.
NHTSA ODI #10273265
69,500 miles · May 29, 2009
Visibility
TOOK MY BMW M3 TO DON JACOBS BMW IN LEXINGTON, KY. THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL FOR A SOFTWARE UPDATE. AFTER THEY FINISHED, I TOOK MY CAR HOME, NOTICED AN UNUSUAL "LIQUID" BUBBLE IN MY REARVIEW MIRROR. CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND BMW NORTH AMERICA MAY 26. THEY STATE NO RELATION. SEARCHING THE INTERNET ON BMW M3 FORUMS, THERE A…
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TOOK MY BMW M3 TO DON JACOBS BMW IN LEXINGTON, KY. THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL FOR A SOFTWARE UPDATE. AFTER THEY FINISHED, I TOOK MY CAR HOME, NOTICED AN UNUSUAL "LIQUID" BUBBLE IN MY REARVIEW MIRROR. CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND BMW NORTH AMERICA MAY 26. THEY STATE NO RELATION. SEARCHING THE INTERNET ON BMW M3 FORUMS, THERE ARE AT LEAST 2 OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUES HAPPEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER THIS SOFTWARE RECALL. HUNDREDS OTHERS AFTER THE CAR WAS OUTSIDE ON A HOT DAY. APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT, SOME SAY THIS LIQUID IS MERCURY, AND HAVE HAD IT LEAK ONTO THEIR INTERIOR CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO LEATHER. I WAS FORCED TO DRIVE W/O A REARVIEW MIRROR TILL THEY DECIDED ON MAY 29TH THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE PART. AT THIS POINT I AM HAVING TO PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT PART ON MY OWN AND INSTALL MYSELF. THIS WILL LIKELY MEAN ANOTHER WEEK W/O A REARVIEW MIRROR. THE FOLLOWING IS A LINK OF THE MANY OTHERS (30 PAGES WORTH) PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN, AND AS STATED A FEW SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBE THIS HAPPENING AFTER SOFTWARE UPDATE AS HAPPENED TO ME. ITS THOUGHT THAT DURING THE UPDATE, THE CAR IS PUT ON A CHARGER CAUSING THIS AREA TO HEAT UP INTERNALLY, CAUSING THE LEAK JUST AS IF IT HAD BEEN LEFT OUT ON A HOT DAY. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME FOR MORE DETAILS, OR LINKS TO THE OTHERS THIS HAS HAPPENED TO. HTTP://WWW.M3FORUM.NET/M3FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=160179&HIGHLIGHT=DARK+BUBBLE+SPOT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10272365
72,000 miles · Apr 21, 2009
Air BagsInjury
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW M3. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT A CRASH OR IMPACT OCCURRING. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF, BUT WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURES TO HIS LEFT ARM DUE TO THE DEPLOYMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY CO…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW M3. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT A CRASH OR IMPACT OCCURRING. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF, BUT WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURES TO HIS LEFT ARM DUE TO THE DEPLOYMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. AS A RESULT OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, THE CD PLAYER STOPPED FUNCTIONING AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TURN SIGNAL LENS WAS DAMAGED. THE AIR BAG IS BEING REPAIRED FOR FREE, BUT THE CD AND LENS FAILURE WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT AN INSPECTOR WOULD COME OUT AND VIEW THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD ONLY COVER THE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
NHTSA ODI #10266257
Mileage unknown · Mar 7, 2008
Exterior LightingFuel System, Gasoline
CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT RECALLS FOR A 2003 BMW. HE STATES THAT HE HAS TRIED TO CONTACT BMW TWICE AND HAS RECEIVED NO RESPONSE. HE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY OUTSTANDING RECALLS FOR HIS VEHICLE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HIS VEHICLE DEVELOPED A FUEL LEAK AND ALSO A FAULTY QUARTER PANEL TAIL LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT A…
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CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT RECALLS FOR A 2003 BMW. HE STATES THAT HE HAS TRIED TO CONTACT BMW TWICE AND HAS RECEIVED NO RESPONSE. HE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY OUTSTANDING RECALLS FOR HIS VEHICLE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HIS VEHICLE DEVELOPED A FUEL LEAK AND ALSO A FAULTY QUARTER PANEL TAIL LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT AND SIGNAL LIGHT ASSEMBLY. THE CONSUMER STATED HE REPAIRED THE FUEL LEAK AND FAULTY TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY ON HIS OWN. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED FOUR LIGHT SOCKETS/ BULBS OUT OF FIVE WERE NON-OPERATIONAL. THE ONLY LIGHT FUNCTIONING WAS THE INTERIOR TRUNK ILLUMINATION LAMP. FUEL WAS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO A FAULTY #5 FUEL INJECTOR. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE FUEL INJECTOR CARTRIDGE THAT CAUSED GASOLINE TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. UPDATED 12/22/10 *JB
NHTSA ODI #10220628
Official recalls
5Jan 15, 2020
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
Jun 11, 2018
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure could cause rupturing of the inflator resulting in metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. 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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
May 28, 2015
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. 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.
May 2, 2013
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. 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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Apr 29, 2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WINDOW LIFTING ANTI-PINCHING DEVICE MIGHT NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: OCCUPANTS COULD BE PINCHED BY A WINDOW THAT IS BEING CLOSED.
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.
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NHTSA investigations
2PE09036 · Rear Lamp Illumination
Opened Aug 7, 2009 · Closed Dec 22, 2009
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting; Exterior Lighting:brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:tail Lights; Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
ODI HAS RECEIVED COMPLAINTS FROM CONSUMERS STATING THAT THEIR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS NOT PROPERLY ILLUMINATING.THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY CONSISTS OF A TURN SIGNAL LAMP, A TAIL LAMP AND A BRAKE LAMP.THE COMPLAINANTS HAVE INDICATED THAT THE ISSUE IS WITH AN 8 PIN CONNECTOR AND ASSOCIATED GROUND WIRING.THESE COMPONENTS ARE ALLEGEDLY OVERHEATING AND MELTING DUE TO EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL CURRENT THAT RUNS THROUGH THE SYSTEM.BMW ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) SIB-630306 ON FEBRUARY 2007 TO ADDRESS THE CONDITION BY ADDING SUPPLEMENTARY GROUND WIRING TO THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY.ODI IS UPGRADING TO AN EA TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE THE ISSUE.
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Exterior Lighting
ODI HAS RECEIVED COMPLAINTS FROM CONSUMERS STATING THAT THEIR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS NOT PROPERLY ILLUMINATING.THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY CONSISTS OF A TURN SIGNAL LAMP, A TAIL LAMP AND A BRAKE LAMP.THE COMPLAINANTS HAVE INDICATED THAT THE ISSUE IS WITH AN 8 PIN CONNECTOR AND ASSOCIATED GROUND WIRING.THESE COMPONENTS ARE ALLEGEDLY OVERHEATING AND MELTING DUE TO EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL CURRENT THAT RUNS THROUGH THE SYSTEM.BMW ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) SIB-630306 ON FEBRUARY 2007 TO ADDRESS THE CONDITION BY ADDING SUPPLEMENTARY GROUND WIRING TO THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY.ODI IS UPGRADING TO AN EA TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE THE ISSUE.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
ODI HAS RECEIVED COMPLAINTS FROM CONSUMERS STATING THAT THEIR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS NOT PROPERLY ILLUMINATING.THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY CONSISTS OF A TURN SIGNAL LAMP, A TAIL LAMP AND A BRAKE LAMP.THE COMPLAINANTS HAVE INDICATED THAT THE ISSUE IS WITH AN 8 PIN CONNECTOR AND ASSOCIATED GROUND WIRING.THESE COMPONENTS ARE ALLEGEDLY OVERHEATING AND MELTING DUE TO EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL CURRENT THAT RUNS THROUGH THE SYSTEM.BMW ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) SIB-630306 ON FEBRUARY 2007 TO ADDRESS THE CONDITION BY ADDING SUPPLEMENTARY GROUND WIRING TO THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY.ODI IS UPGRADING TO AN EA TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE THE ISSUE.
Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
ODI HAS RECEIVED COMPLAINTS FROM CONSUMERS STATING THAT THEIR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS NOT PROPERLY ILLUMINATING.THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY CONSISTS OF A TURN SIGNAL LAMP, A TAIL LAMP AND A BRAKE LAMP.THE COMPLAINANTS HAVE INDICATED THAT THE ISSUE IS WITH AN 8 PIN CONNECTOR AND ASSOCIATED GROUND WIRING.THESE COMPONENTS ARE ALLEGEDLY OVERHEATING AND MELTING DUE TO EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL CURRENT THAT RUNS THROUGH THE SYSTEM.BMW ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) SIB-630306 ON FEBRUARY 2007 TO ADDRESS THE CONDITION BY ADDING SUPPLEMENTARY GROUND WIRING TO THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY.ODI IS UPGRADING TO AN EA TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE THE ISSUE.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
ODI HAS RECEIVED COMPLAINTS FROM CONSUMERS STATING THAT THEIR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS NOT PROPERLY ILLUMINATING.THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY CONSISTS OF A TURN SIGNAL LAMP, A TAIL LAMP AND A BRAKE LAMP.THE COMPLAINANTS HAVE INDICATED THAT THE ISSUE IS WITH AN 8 PIN CONNECTOR AND ASSOCIATED GROUND WIRING.THESE COMPONENTS ARE ALLEGEDLY OVERHEATING AND MELTING DUE TO EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL CURRENT THAT RUNS THROUGH THE SYSTEM.BMW ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) SIB-630306 ON FEBRUARY 2007 TO ADDRESS THE CONDITION BY ADDING SUPPLEMENTARY GROUND WIRING TO THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY.ODI IS UPGRADING TO AN EA TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE THE ISSUE.
DP09002 · Rear Lamp Illumination
Opened Apr 8, 2009 · Closed Aug 6, 2009
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting; Exterior Lighting:back Up Lights; Exterior Lighting:brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:tail Lights; Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
IN MARCH 2009, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) RECEIVED A PETITION FROM MR. MARK PETERS REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF REAR LAMP FAILURE IN MODEL YEAR 2002-2005 BMW 3-SERIES VEHICLES.AN INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER WAS SENT TO BMW IN APRIL 2009, AND ODI RECEIVED BMW'S RESPONSE IN JUNE 2009.THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY CONTAINS LIGHTING FOR THE BRAKE LAMPS, TAIL LAMPS, AND TURN SIGNALS.A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) WAS ISSUED BY BMW IN JANUARY OF 2007 INSTRUCTING SERVICE TECHNICIANS TO EXAMINE AN 8 PIN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR HEAT-RELATED DAMAGE AND TO INCORPORATE ADDITIONAL GROUND WIRING TO THE CONNECTOR.COMPLAINANTS HAVE ALLEGED THAT SIGNIFICANT THERMAL DAMAGE TO THE CONNECTOR AND ASSOCIATED GROUND WIRING HAS OCCURRED.THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR TOTAL LOSS OF ALL LIGHTING (BRAKE, TAIL, AND TURN SIGNAL) FOR THE EFFECTED REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY.ODI WILL OPEN A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO FURTHER EXAMINE THIS ISSUE INCLUDING FURTHER EVALUATING BMW COMPLAINTS AND RELATED WARRANTY DATA.
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Exterior Lighting:back Up Lights
IN MARCH 2009, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) RECEIVED A PETITION FROM MR. MARK PETERS REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF REAR LAMP FAILURE IN MODEL YEAR 2002-2005 BMW 3-SERIES VEHICLES.AN INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER WAS SENT TO BMW IN APRIL 2009, AND ODI RECEIVED BMW'S RESPONSE IN JUNE 2009.THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY CONTAINS LIGHTING FOR THE BRAKE LAMPS, TAIL LAMPS, AND TURN SIGNALS.A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) WAS ISSUED BY BMW IN JANUARY OF 2007 INSTRUCTING SERVICE TECHNICIANS TO EXAMINE AN 8 PIN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR HEAT-RELATED DAMAGE AND TO INCORPORATE ADDITIONAL GROUND WIRING TO THE CONNECTOR.COMPLAINANTS HAVE ALLEGED THAT SIGNIFICANT THERMAL DAMAGE TO THE CONNECTOR AND ASSOCIATED GROUND WIRING HAS OCCURRED.THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR TOTAL LOSS OF ALL LIGHTING (BRAKE, TAIL, AND TURN SIGNAL) FOR THE EFFECTED REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY.ODI WILL OPEN A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO FURTHER EXAMINE THIS ISSUE INCLUDING FURTHER EVALUATING BMW COMPLAINTS AND RELATED WARRANTY DATA.
Exterior Lighting
IN MARCH 2009, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) RECEIVED A PETITION FROM MR. MARK PETERS REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF REAR LAMP FAILURE IN MODEL YEAR 2002-2005 BMW 3-SERIES VEHICLES.AN INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER WAS SENT TO BMW IN APRIL 2009, AND ODI RECEIVED BMW'S RESPONSE IN JUNE 2009.THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY CONTAINS LIGHTING FOR THE BRAKE LAMPS, TAIL LAMPS, AND TURN SIGNALS.A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) WAS ISSUED BY BMW IN JANUARY OF 2007 INSTRUCTING SERVICE TECHNICIANS TO EXAMINE AN 8 PIN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR HEAT-RELATED DAMAGE AND TO INCORPORATE ADDITIONAL GROUND WIRING TO THE CONNECTOR.COMPLAINANTS HAVE ALLEGED THAT SIGNIFICANT THERMAL DAMAGE TO THE CONNECTOR AND ASSOCIATED GROUND WIRING HAS OCCURRED.THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR TOTAL LOSS OF ALL LIGHTING (BRAKE, TAIL, AND TURN SIGNAL) FOR THE EFFECTED REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY.ODI WILL OPEN A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO FURTHER EXAMINE THIS ISSUE INCLUDING FURTHER EVALUATING BMW COMPLAINTS AND RELATED WARRANTY DATA.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
IN MARCH 2009, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) RECEIVED A PETITION FROM MR. MARK PETERS REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF REAR LAMP FAILURE IN MODEL YEAR 2002-2005 BMW 3-SERIES VEHICLES.AN INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER WAS SENT TO BMW IN APRIL 2009, AND ODI RECEIVED BMW'S RESPONSE IN JUNE 2009.THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY CONTAINS LIGHTING FOR THE BRAKE LAMPS, TAIL LAMPS, AND TURN SIGNALS.A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) WAS ISSUED BY BMW IN JANUARY OF 2007 INSTRUCTING SERVICE TECHNICIANS TO EXAMINE AN 8 PIN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR HEAT-RELATED DAMAGE AND TO INCORPORATE ADDITIONAL GROUND WIRING TO THE CONNECTOR.COMPLAINANTS HAVE ALLEGED THAT SIGNIFICANT THERMAL DAMAGE TO THE CONNECTOR AND ASSOCIATED GROUND WIRING HAS OCCURRED.THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR TOTAL LOSS OF ALL LIGHTING (BRAKE, TAIL, AND TURN SIGNAL) FOR THE EFFECTED REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY.ODI WILL OPEN A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO FURTHER EXAMINE THIS ISSUE INCLUDING FURTHER EVALUATING BMW COMPLAINTS AND RELATED WARRANTY DATA.
Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
IN MARCH 2009, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) RECEIVED A PETITION FROM MR. MARK PETERS REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF REAR LAMP FAILURE IN MODEL YEAR 2002-2005 BMW 3-SERIES VEHICLES.AN INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER WAS SENT TO BMW IN APRIL 2009, AND ODI RECEIVED BMW'S RESPONSE IN JUNE 2009.THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY CONTAINS LIGHTING FOR THE BRAKE LAMPS, TAIL LAMPS, AND TURN SIGNALS.A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) WAS ISSUED BY BMW IN JANUARY OF 2007 INSTRUCTING SERVICE TECHNICIANS TO EXAMINE AN 8 PIN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR HEAT-RELATED DAMAGE AND TO INCORPORATE ADDITIONAL GROUND WIRING TO THE CONNECTOR.COMPLAINANTS HAVE ALLEGED THAT SIGNIFICANT THERMAL DAMAGE TO THE CONNECTOR AND ASSOCIATED GROUND WIRING HAS OCCURRED.THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR TOTAL LOSS OF ALL LIGHTING (BRAKE, TAIL, AND TURN SIGNAL) FOR THE EFFECTED REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY.ODI WILL OPEN A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO FURTHER EXAMINE THIS ISSUE INCLUDING FURTHER EVALUATING BMW COMPLAINTS AND RELATED WARRANTY DATA.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
IN MARCH 2009, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) RECEIVED A PETITION FROM MR. MARK PETERS REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF REAR LAMP FAILURE IN MODEL YEAR 2002-2005 BMW 3-SERIES VEHICLES.AN INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER WAS SENT TO BMW IN APRIL 2009, AND ODI RECEIVED BMW'S RESPONSE IN JUNE 2009.THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY CONTAINS LIGHTING FOR THE BRAKE LAMPS, TAIL LAMPS, AND TURN SIGNALS.A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) WAS ISSUED BY BMW IN JANUARY OF 2007 INSTRUCTING SERVICE TECHNICIANS TO EXAMINE AN 8 PIN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR HEAT-RELATED DAMAGE AND TO INCORPORATE ADDITIONAL GROUND WIRING TO THE CONNECTOR.COMPLAINANTS HAVE ALLEGED THAT SIGNIFICANT THERMAL DAMAGE TO THE CONNECTOR AND ASSOCIATED GROUND WIRING HAS OCCURRED.THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR TOTAL LOSS OF ALL LIGHTING (BRAKE, TAIL, AND TURN SIGNAL) FOR THE EFFECTED REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY.ODI WILL OPEN A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO FURTHER EXAMINE THIS ISSUE INCLUDING FURTHER EVALUATING BMW COMPLAINTS AND RELATED WARRANTY DATA.
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