Bmw 3 Series 1996

Model 3 Series made in 1996 by Bmw got 7 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 39 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, equipment and other. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, digital instrument panel and electrical system. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .

3 series year 1996

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 1996

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date	Regulation Part Number	FMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06E026000	PRO-A MOTORS, INC.	E (Equipment)	61944	04/03/2006	OVSC	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE	03/23/2006	03/23/2006	571	108
Defect Summary	Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence Summary	Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective Summary	Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Notes	This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration
06E064000	TRADESONIC	E (Equipment)	4029		OVSC	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE	07/17/2006	07/17/2006	571	108
Defect Summary	Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence Summary	Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2006. owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.
Notes	This recall only pertains to tradesonic aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled
06E044000	J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES	E (Equipment)	1215	07/10/2006	OVSC	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE	05/22/2006	05/23/2006	571	108
Defect Summary	Certain j & a auto accessories combination headlamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence Summary	Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective Summary	J & a auto accessories will notify owners and offer to repurchase the headlamps. the recall began on july 10, 2006. owners may contact j & a auto accessories at 310-327-4981.
Notes	This recall only pertains to j & a auto accessories aftermarket headlamp assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
06E023000	ANZO USA, INC.	E (Equipment)	292000	05/09/2006	OVSC	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE	03/13/2006	03/14/2006	571	108
Defect Summary	Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence Summary	Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the recall began may 9, 2006. owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688.
Notes	This recall only pertains to aftermarket headlamp assemblies manufactured by anzo and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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
SI-B65-75-06	04/01/2009		10029605	Bmw: the airbag warning lamp (awl) is illuminated, together with the passenger airbag status lamp (pol). the problem may be intermittent. microcracks in the oc3 seat mat. *pe	07/13/2009
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
SIB-62-02-95	08/01/2011		10041410	Ready	09/30/2011
SIB-62-02-95	08/01/2011		10041410	Bmw: e36. information on the replacement of instrument clusters. *rm	09/30/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
SIB-61-37-12	12/01/2012		10051519	Bmw: the high-voltage (hv) battery cells could be damaged if the vehicle is prevented from entering sleep mode for an extended period of time. updated 03/11/2013 *js	03/11/2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
SIB-72-05-07	04/01/2011		10040049	Ready	08/15/2011
SIB-72-05-07	04/01/2011		10040049	Bmw: a software problem is causing one or both of the seat belt assistants to not extend fully or may not extend at all. the position at which the assistant comes to rest varies. e92. *rm	08/15/2011
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-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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
62 02 97	04/01/1997		52234	Replacement of instrument cluster. *tw	07/17/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE
SIB-12-12-08	02/01/2009		10028525	Bmw: service engine lamp is illuminated. dme fc 2a15 minor leak and 2a16 superfine leak in evaporation system. tank ventilation corrugated hose may contact the low side air conditioning pressure line aluminum ferrel. this contact may cause	05/06/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SIB-22-01-07	11/01/2007		10032815	Bmw vehicle: noise from front axle/right side. a grinding or scraping noise may be heard while cornering at vehicle speeds up to 30 mph. the noise is more pronounced while the vehicle is in the warm up phase and may change intensity durin	05/26/2010
SIB-12-12-08	02/01/2009		10028525	Bmw: service engine lamp is illuminated. dme fc 2a15 minor leak and 2a16 superfine leak in evaporation system. tank ventilation corrugated hose may contact the low side air conditioning pressure line aluminum ferrel. this contact may cause	05/06/2009
SI B11 13 07	04/01/2008		10025584	N54 rattle noise from turbocharger area. models e90, e92 and e93 (3 series) 335i and 335xi; e60 and e61 (5 series) 535i and 535xi, all with n54 engine from the start of production to january 17, 2008 production. *pe	08/22/2008
SI B12 01 08	01/01/2008		10025573	N52 edk throttle jamming faults 2d09, 2ced and 2cec. model e90 and e91 (3 series) and e60 and e61 (5 series), all models up to 11/2005 with n52 engine. *pe	08/21/2008
120405	03/01/2006	120405	10015410	Check engine lamp illuminated and/or vehicle overheats. bmw e90 (3 series) all e90 (3 series) and e60 (5 series) models equipped with n52 engine. *tt	07/15/2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
SI B11 13 07	04/01/2008		10025584	N54 rattle noise from turbocharger area. models e90, e92 and e93 (3 series) 335i and 335xi; e60 and e61 (5 series) 535i and 535xi, all with n54 engine from the start of production to january 17, 2008 production. *pe	08/22/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER
SI B11 13 07	04/01/2008		10025584	N54 rattle noise from turbocharger area. models e90, e92 and e93 (3 series) 335i and 335xi; e60 and e61 (5 series) 535i and 535xi, all with n54 engine from the start of production to january 17, 2008 production. *pe	08/22/2008
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
SIB-22-01-07	11/01/2007		10032815	Bmw vehicle: noise from front axle/right side. a grinding or scraping noise may be heard while cornering at vehicle speeds up to 30 mph. the noise is more pronounced while the vehicle is in the warm up phase and may change intensity durin	05/26/2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
B63-03-12	04/01/2012		10044032	Bmw: the left or right rear light in the side panel has condensation concerning vehicles produced up to february 27,2012. *js	05/08/2012
SI B63 02 08	05/01/2008		10025585	Rear bulb failure. model e92 (3 series coupe) vehicles produced up to january 21, 2008 are affected. the bulb out warning shows in the instrument cluster. *pe	08/22/2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
SIB-16-01-06	12/01/2007		10032989	Bmw: fuel level sensor repair procedure. the case where it is necessary to replace the right side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing does not need to be replaced. no model years listed. *pe	06/21/2010
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SIB-16-01-06	12/01/2007		10032989	Bmw: fuel level sensor repair procedure. the case where it is necessary to replace the right side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing does not need to be replaced. no model years listed. *pe	06/21/2010
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
SIB-16-01-06	12/01/2007		10032989	Bmw: fuel level sensor repair procedure. the case where it is necessary to replace the right side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing does not need to be replaced. no model years listed. *pe	06/21/2010
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SIB270212	12/01/2012		10051459	Bmw: dsc warning light is on. the warning lamps for dsc, abs and brake warning illuminated. there may also be a warning in the control display for chassis control system failure. *js	03/07/2013
(PWS)
SIB122512	12/01/2012		10051359	Bmw: vehicle does not start: loose ground z6000 4b. covered under the terms of the bmw new vehicle/sav limited warranty. js	03/05/2013
SIB12512	12/01/2012		10051359	Bmw: vehicle does not start: loose ground z6000 4b. covered under the terms of the bmw new vehicle/sav limited warranty. js	03/05/2013
SEAT BELTS
SIB-72-05-07	04/01/2011		10040049	Bmw: a software problem is causing one or both of the seat belt assistants to not extend fully or may not extend at all. the position at which the assistant comes to rest varies. e92. *rm	08/15/2011
SIB-72-05-07	04/01/2011		10040049	Ready	08/15/2011
SIB-72-28-06	04/01/2011		10040050	Ready	08/15/2011
SIB-72-28-06	04/01/2011		10040050	Bmw: the end of the seatbelt assistant breaks/falls off when retracting. the retaining tab is not robust enough. e92. *rm	08/15/2011
SEATS
SI B52 05 08	06/01/2008		10025848	Bmw: seat frame design changed for 392 (3 series coupe) produced up to may 2007. on early production e92s, the socket which secures the seat backrest release cable to the release mechanism could pull free from the release mechanism. *	09/10/2008
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING
34 02 98	04/01/1998		601210	Subject regarding the abs/asc warning lights illuminated during dynamometer test. yc jn	07/07/1998
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
SIB-22-01-07	11/01/2007		10032815	Bmw vehicle: noise from front axle/right side. a grinding or scraping noise may be heard while cornering at vehicle speeds up to 30 mph. the noise is more pronounced while the vehicle is in the warm up phase and may change intensity durin	05/26/2010

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
AIR BAGS
10/03/2011
	Faulty air bag sensor. the passenger side air bag warning light stays on.
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
01/15/2003	0
	Car sitting in drive at a fence enclosure and it surged ahead on its own, driving into the fence. no action possible to stop the car from going forward into the electronic fence. sustained damage to the front grill and driver door panels. second time the car had done this. dealership stated the brakes had seized also, and would not have stopped the car anyways.
OTHER
01/15/2003	0
	Car sitting in drive at a fence enclosure and it surged ahead on its own, driving into the fence. no action possible to stop the car from going forward into the electronic fence. sustained damage to the front grill and driver door panels. second time the car had done this. dealership stated the brakes had seized also, and would not have stopped the car anyways.