Bmw 1 Series 2003
Model 1 Series made in 2003 by Bmw got 1 consumer complain as well as 39 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to steering. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Model 2003
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SIB-65-36-09 | 09/01/2010 | 10037078 | Bmw: the airbag warning lamp is illuminated due to a software error. *rm | 05/04/2011 | |
| SIB-65-36-09 | 09/01/2010 | 10037078 | Ready | 05/04/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-61-24-12 | 08/01/2012 | 10046899 | Bmw: information on maintenance to e motor greasing where the eme/e motor assembly is removed. the cables, eme high voltage, should be reinstalled in original factory position to avoid contact with exposed fasteners in rear right wheel h | 11/01/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SIB-12-16-07 | 03/01/2011 | 10040170 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| SIB-12-16-07 | 03/01/2011 | 10040170 | Bmw: a software error is causing the the service engine soon light to come on. there will be stored trouble codes. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| SIB-65-36-09 | 09/01/2010 | 10037078 | Bmw: the airbag warning lamp is illuminated due to a software error. *rm | 05/04/2011 | |
| SIB-65-36-09 | 09/01/2010 | 10037078 | Ready | 05/04/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SIB-61-24-12 | 08/01/2012 | 10046899 | Bmw: information on maintenance to e motor greasing where the eme/e motor assembly is removed. the cables, eme high voltage, should be reinstalled in original factory position to avoid contact with exposed fasteners in rear right wheel h | 11/01/2012 | |
| SIB-65-36-09 | 09/01/2010 | 10037078 | Ready | 05/04/2011 | |
| SIB-65-36-09 | 09/01/2010 | 10037078 | Bmw: the airbag warning lamp is illuminated due to a software error. *rm | 05/04/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| SIB-12-16-07 | 03/01/2011 | 10040170 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| SIB-12-16-07 | 03/01/2011 | 10040170 | Bmw: a software error is causing the the service engine soon light to come on. there will be stored trouble codes. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| SI B12 55 06 | 01/01/2011 | 10037700 | Ready | 06/03/2011 | |
| SI B12 55 06 | 01/01/2011 | 10037700 | Bmw: there may be excessive cranking before the vehicle starts. the service engine soon light may also be on with a lack of engine power. *rm | 06/03/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SIB-12-15-11 | 07/01/2011 | 10040852 | Bmw: the service engine soon light is on. there are trouble codes stored for the crankshaft sensor. no driveability issues. *rm | 09/13/2011 | |
| SIB-12-15-11 | 07/01/2011 | 10040852 | Ready | 09/13/2011 | |
| SI-B12-28-07 | 09/01/2009 | 10031684 | Bmw: complaints that the engine management system has entered the engine failsafe mode and that the turbocharger boost is reduced. e82, e88, e90, e92, e93, e60, e61, and e71. all models with nay engines. no model years listed. | 01/06/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| SI-B12-28-07 | 09/01/2009 | 10031684 | Bmw: complaints that the engine management system has entered the engine failsafe mode and that the turbocharger boost is reduced. e82, e88, e90, e92, e93, e60, e61, and e71. all models with nay engines. no model years listed. | 01/06/2010 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| SI-B64-05-09 | 09/01/2009 | 10031544 | Bmw: water leaks into either the driver's side or passenger's side footwell during fast cornering. insufficient sealing at the point of contact between the air conditioning system and the condensation drain hose. *pe | 01/06/2010 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| SIB-63-10-08 | 06/01/2010 | 10036986 | Bmw: mounting tension or the cutout area of the trunk for the light is causing the third brake light lens to crack. this is allowing water to leak in. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-63-10-08 | 06/01/2010 | 10036986 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SI-B63-10-08 | 09/01/2009 | 10031564 | Bmw: cracked third brake light. the mounting tension on the third brake light lens is causing the lens to crack from the body. when installing or replacing the third brake light, p/n 63 25 7 165 978, additional spacers must be added | 01/06/2010 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| SI B63-04-08 | 06/01/2008 | 10025983 | Bmw: headlamp moisture: fault diagnostics. water or condensation in one or both headlamps. models 5 series, 6 series, 7 series, x5, x6, 1 series, and 3 series. model years 2000-20008. *pe | 09/22/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SIB-51-25-12 | 07/01/2012 | 10045285 | Bmw: water penetrates the passenger compartment due to openings in service transmission tunnel with insufficient sealing, causing carpet to be wet in center tunnel area. *pe | 08/27/2012 | |
| SIB-23-01-08 | 04/01/2011 | 10040045 | Bmw: a new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns. *rm | 08/15/2011 | |
| SIB-23-01-08 | 04/01/2011 | 10040045 | Ready | 08/15/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SIB-51-25-12 | 07/01/2012 | 10045285 | Bmw: water penetrates the passenger compartment due to openings in service transmission tunnel with insufficient sealing, causing carpet to be wet in center tunnel area. *pe | 08/27/2012 | |
| SIB-28-02-08 | 06/01/2010 | 10036980 | Bmw: a new technical process is being used on many models to determine the root cause of double-clutch transmission problems. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-28-02-08 | 06/01/2010 | 10036980 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| SI-B-34-11-08 | 08/01/2009 | 10030844 | Bmw vehicles: teileclearing for dynamic stability control (dsc). a part replacement authorization must be obtained by submitting a tc case in puma before any of the following dsc components are replaced under warranty for the vehicles lis | 12/09/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| SI-B-34-11-08 | 08/01/2009 | 10030844 | Bmw vehicles: teileclearing for dynamic stability control (dsc). a part replacement authorization must be obtained by submitting a tc case in puma before any of the following dsc components are replaced under warranty for the vehicles lis | 12/09/2009 | |
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| SIB-51-19-09 | 05/01/2009 | 10030627 | Bmw vehicle: after rainfall, varying amounts of water may be present in the luggage compartment of the vehicle. this water may be present in either side area, or in the wheel well area. no model years listed. *pe | 10/30/2009 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
| SIB-51-19-09 | 05/01/2009 | 10030627 | Bmw vehicle: after rainfall, varying amounts of water may be present in the luggage compartment of the vehicle. this water may be present in either side area, or in the wheel well area. no model years listed. *pe | 10/30/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 04/18/2011 | 104000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 bmw mini cooper. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly lose all power steering making it impossible to control the wheel, when of a sudden the power steering returned causing the vehicle to violently jerk, when the contact almost hit a parked vehicle. the contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. the current and failure mileages were 104,000. bw | |||