Bmw 325it
Model 325it made by Bmw got 5 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, steering and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, steering. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 2001
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 | |||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
01V206000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 02/01/2001 to 05/14/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 76469 | 09/28/2001 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 06/21/2001 | 07/02/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this were to occur, engine overheating and subsequent engine damage could result. in addition, it is possible for the failure of the electrical circuitry to cause a fire in the fan control unit located in the front of the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fan. owner notification began september 28, 2001. 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
02V138000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | V (Vehicle) | 1550 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 05/16/2002 | 05/20/2002 | |||||||||
Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this were to occur, engine overheating and subsequent engine damage could result. in addition, it is possible for the failure of the electrical circuitry to cause a fire in the fan control unit located in the front of the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fan. owner notification began september 28, 2001. this is a supplement to a recall that began during september 2001 (see recall campaign 01v206). 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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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 | |
STEERING - ELECTRIC 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 | |
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 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
02/01/2006 | 29223 | 9 | 11/15/2001 |
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 35 mph on normal road conditions the service engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where a leak was observed in the gas tank. after this incident, the vehicle was taken to the dealer eight more times. the dealer agreed to continue repairing any problems with this vehicle that relates to the gas tank. updated 3/20/2006 - each time the vehicle was returned to the dealer a diagnostic test was done. each time the test indicated a small leak in the fuel tank. the left and right rear coil spring made noise. *nm | |||
STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||
03/18/2006 | 33000 | 2 | 05/15/2004 |
At highway speeds i could feel the front end become unstable and vibrate especially after hitting a bump or changing from asphalt to concrete.my local mechanic said the lower left control arm needed to be replaced and he called bmw for information and they immediately knew of the problem. he recommended i take the car to the local dealer as the car has only 33,000 miles on it and we put less than 8,000 miles/year on it. he said this failure should never have happened this early. before going to the dealer, i checked the internet (yahoo using the search terms: bmw control arm repair). i found hundreds of thousands of results, many of them forum postings from other 3 series owners who experienced this failure at 15,000 to 20,000 miles. most of the posts are on sites like bimmerforum, bimmerfest, e46fanatics, etc. my local bmw service center agrees this is a major safety issue but thinks i should pay the $1350 to replace both front control arms (they tell me the other is close to failure). since this is a serious safety issue and so many other owners have had the problem at 35,000 miles or less i am completing this complaint form. i feel bmw should recall these autos and repair the control arms. *jb | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
03/18/2006 | 33000 | 2 | 05/15/2004 |
At highway speeds i could feel the front end become unstable and vibrate especially after hitting a bump or changing from asphalt to concrete.my local mechanic said the lower left control arm needed to be replaced and he called bmw for information and they immediately knew of the problem. he recommended i take the car to the local dealer as the car has only 33,000 miles on it and we put less than 8,000 miles/year on it. he said this failure should never have happened this early. before going to the dealer, i checked the internet (yahoo using the search terms: bmw control arm repair). i found hundreds of thousands of results, many of them forum postings from other 3 series owners who experienced this failure at 15,000 to 20,000 miles. most of the posts are on sites like bimmerforum, bimmerfest, e46fanatics, etc. my local bmw service center agrees this is a major safety issue but thinks i should pay the $1350 to replace both front control arms (they tell me the other is close to failure). since this is a serious safety issue and so many other owners have had the problem at 35,000 miles or less i am completing this complaint form. i feel bmw should recall these autos and repair the control arms. *jb | |||
SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
02/01/2006 | 29223 | 9 | 11/15/2001 |
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 35 mph on normal road conditions the service engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where a leak was observed in the gas tank. after this incident, the vehicle was taken to the dealer eight more times. the dealer agreed to continue repairing any problems with this vehicle that relates to the gas tank. updated 3/20/2006 - each time the vehicle was returned to the dealer a diagnostic test was done. each time the test indicated a small leak in the fuel tank. the left and right rear coil spring made noise. *nm | |||
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||
04/27/2006 | 48000 | 2 | |
Both rear springs failed, requiring replacement, at less than 50,000 miles with no excessive driving. my mechanic mentioned that the problem seems endemic to the e46 bmw 3 series. should the rear suspension have become unloaded on a bump, etc. a serious accident could have resulted. if this problem with the rear springs is common, it could represent a design defect. *jb |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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PA | WEST CHESTER | OTTO'S BMW | 610-399-4178 | |
PR | SAN JUAN | 00919-5401 | AUTOGERMANA BMW | 7874747001 |