Bmw 3-series 2012
Model 3-series made in 2012 by Bmw got 11 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 25 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seats, structure and unknown or other. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. There was one recall concerning seats .
Model 2012
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V176000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 10/19/2011 to 03/18/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 7600 | 05/30/2012 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 04/20/2012 | 04/20/2012 | 571 | 202A | |||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2012 bmw 3-series vehicles manufactured from october 19, 2011, through march 18, 2012, that have front seat head restraints that exceed the downward movement limit of 25mm in the highest position. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202a,head restraints. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the head restraint may unexpectedly move down slightly if it was adjusted to the fully extended position, increasing the risk of personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will attach a clamp to the front seat head restraint posts, free of charge. the safety recall began on may 30, 2012. owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-61-36-12 | 11/01/2012 | 10049739 | 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. | 01/18/2013 | |
| SIB-61-04-05 | 10/01/2012 | 10049719 | 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 | 01/18/2013 | |
| SIB-12-18-12 | 11/01/2012 | 10049679 | Bmw: if bsd communication is disrupted, oil level sensor data is no longer received by dme. bsd communication fault(s), after repairs are shortly set, requires removal of ignition harness from cylinder head cover. all models. no model | 01/18/2013 | |
| SIB-12-09-12 | 11/01/2012 | 10049299 | Bmw: without relevant faults stored in dme memory, when at low speed maneuvering and idling, or steering turned to full lock position, or driving off throttle (coasting) and braking at 10mph, vehicle would idle speed may fluctuate up and do | 01/15/2013 | |
| SIB-61-32-12 | 11/01/2012 | 10049279 | 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 | 01/11/2013 | |
| SIB-61-09-12 | 03/01/2012 | 10043923 | Bmw: various electrical malfunctions related to the fem. windshield wipers may not stay in parked position. wipers operate when switched off. wipers partially move when switched on. hazard warning lights flash permanently. *kb | 05/02/2012 | |
| SIB-61-02-12 | 01/01/2012 | 10043862 | Bmw: electronic malfunction and various check control messages are displayed in cid (central information display) and instrument cluster. *pe | 04/30/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SIB-12-19-12 | 11/01/2012 | 10049680 | Bmw: the obd (on board diagnosis) experience an error in its data and requires an update on dme software. model 2012-2013 f30. *pe | 01/18/2013 | |
| SIB-61-21-12 | 07/01/2012 | 10045299 | Bmw: due to software error in front electronic module, windshield wipers fails to operate properly. *pe | 08/27/2012 | |
| SIB-61-02-12 | 01/01/2012 | 10043862 | Bmw: electronic malfunction and various check control messages are displayed in cid (central information display) and instrument cluster. *pe | 04/30/2012 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| SIB-61-04-05 | 10/01/2012 | 10049719 | 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 | 01/18/2013 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| SB-1214 | 10/12/2012 | 10049439 | Bmw: vehicles needs diagnosing for n63 misfire faults when service engine soon lamp is illuminated. lack of diagnosing engine or fuel system could cause incorrect diagnosis and repeated repair attempts. no models or model years listed. | 01/15/2013 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SIB-16-03-12 | 02/01/2012 | 10043687 | Bmw: the evaporative system leakage is found, when using the nvld tank leakage test plan. *pe | 04/20/2012 | |
| ITY/WIPER (PWS) | |||||
| SIB-61-36-12 | 11/01/2012 | 10049739 | 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. | 01/18/2013 | |
| SIB-61-21-12 | 07/01/2012 | 10045299 | Bmw: due to software error in front electronic module, windshield wipers fails to operate properly. *pe | 08/27/2012 | |
| (PWS) | |||||
| SIB-12-18-12 | 11/01/2012 | 10049679 | Bmw: if bsd communication is disrupted, oil level sensor data is no longer received by dme. bsd communication fault(s), after repairs are shortly set, requires removal of ignition harness from cylinder head cover. all models. no model | 01/18/2013 | |
| SB-1214 | 10/12/2012 | 10049439 | Bmw: vehicles needs diagnosing for n63 misfire faults when service engine soon lamp is illuminated. lack of diagnosing engine or fuel system could cause incorrect diagnosis and repeated repair attempts. no models or model years listed. | 01/15/2013 | |
| SIB-12-09-12 | 11/01/2012 | 10049299 | Bmw: without relevant faults stored in dme memory, when at low speed maneuvering and idling, or steering turned to full lock position, or driving off throttle (coasting) and braking at 10mph, vehicle would idle speed may fluctuate up and do | 01/15/2013 | |
| SIB-12-14-12 | 07/01/2012 | 10045283 | Bmw: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp is illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. *pe | 08/27/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
| SIB-31-01-12 | 10/01/2012 | 10049319 | Bmw: while maneuvering at low speeds, movement between surface contacts of swivel bearing and wheel bearing, can cause clicking noises. models e70, 71, f01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, and 13. no model years listed. *pe | 01/15/2013 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| SIB-61-04-05 | 10/01/2012 | 10049719 | 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 | 01/18/2013 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| SIB-61-36-12 | 11/01/2012 | 10049739 | 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. | 01/18/2013 | |
| SIB-61-09-12 | 03/01/2012 | 10043923 | Bmw: various electrical malfunctions related to the fem. windshield wipers may not stay in parked position. wipers operate when switched off. wipers partially move when switched on. hazard warning lights flash permanently. *kb | 05/02/2012 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||||
| SIB-61-09-12 | 03/01/2012 | 10043923 | Bmw: various electrical malfunctions related to the fem. windshield wipers may not stay in parked position. wipers operate when switched off. wipers partially move when switched on. hazard warning lights flash permanently. *kb | 05/02/2012 | |
| WHEELS | |||||
| SIB-31-01-12 | 10/01/2012 | 10049319 | Bmw: while maneuvering at low speeds, movement between surface contacts of swivel bearing and wheel bearing, can cause clicking noises. models e70, 71, f01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, and 13. no model years listed. *pe | 01/15/2013 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||
| 04/26/2012 | |||
| When i purchased 328i someone accidentally pull up the driver-side headrest from down position. but i am short and my head is protected when the headrest(constraint) is in original down position. i wanted it to be put down in original position. no one including service dept technicain could do it. and during the process they pull the passenger side headrest up too. now both sides could not be put down (by the way both could not be pulled out neither), even though manual said they could be put down and out too. and i called bmw north america customer service and they don't have any answer nor related infomration. i'm concerned since it could be a safety issue to me. may i ask your help if it can be researched why they can not be put down in original position? i hope it's not a defect problem, is it? | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 01/04/2013 | 5150 | 1 | |
| This car has no safety catch on the hood latch that the owner opens after first releasing the hood from inside the car. instead, the owner opens the hood by pulling twice on the hood release level inside the car in the driver's footwell. the hood then opens freely without further unlatching outside the car. the problem is that this latch system fails to close the hood properly. often one side or the other will not latch firmly into place. so, instead of two latches holding the hood down, only one does. i took my car to a dealer for this problem, who diagnosed it has being caused by leaves in the mechanism. however, the problem has recurred on both the side they cleaned (the passenger's side) and on the driver's side latches. it is unsafe to drive this car with the hood only partially latched closed, as i am sure you will agree. owners are complaining of this safety problem. see this discussion and a picture of the improperly closed hood online on a bmw forum: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=790560. *tr | |||
| 01/04/2013 | 5150 | ||
| This car has no safety catch on the hood latch that the owner opens after first releasing the hood from inside the car. instead, the owner opens the hood by pulling twice on the hood release level inside the car in the driver's footwell. the hood then opens freely without further unlatching outside the car. the problem is that this latch system fails to close the hood properly. often one side or the other will not latch firmly into place. so, instead of two latches holding the hood down, only one does. i took my car to a dealer for this problem, who diagnosed it has being caused by leaves in the mechanism. however, the problem has recurred on both the side they cleaned (the passenger's side) and on the driver's side latches. it is unsafe to drive this car with the hood only partially latched closed, as i am sure you will agree. owners are complaining of this safety problem. see this discussion and a picture of the improperly closed hood online on a bmw forum: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=790560 | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 01/04/2013 | 5150 | ||
| This car has no safety catch on the hood latch that the owner opens after first releasing the hood from inside the car. instead, the owner opens the hood by pulling twice on the hood release level inside the car in the driver's footwell. the hood then opens freely without further unlatching outside the car. the problem is that this latch system fails to close the hood properly. often one side or the other will not latch firmly into place. so, instead of two latches holding the hood down, only one does. i took my car to a dealer for this problem, who diagnosed it has being caused by leaves in the mechanism. however, the problem has recurred on both the side they cleaned (the passenger's side) and on the driver's side latches. it is unsafe to drive this car with the hood only partially latched closed, as i am sure you will agree. owners are complaining of this safety problem. see this discussion and a picture of the improperly closed hood online on a bmw forum: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=790560 | |||