Bmw M3 1996
Model M3 made in 1996 by Bmw got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and power train. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control . The car has one 3.2l engine.
Model 1996
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.2L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 20/28/23 | 22/36/27 | Premium | $ 881 | 3 | 960216 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V131000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 03/01/1994 to 07/30/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 410000 | 10/30/1997 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 08/19/1997 | 08/29/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. it is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. if the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. in this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the outer tube could catch on the edge of the broken bushing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. it his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. the clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin by the end of october 1997. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| SI-B11-07-09 | 08/01/2009 | 10030850 | Bmw: thermostat housing inspection. the retaining springs of the thermostat housing quick release couplings for the coolant hoses may not be locked correctly. this situation may result in a coolant leak. models affected are m3 sedan (e | 12/09/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| SI-B11-07-09 | 08/01/2009 | 10030850 | Bmw: thermostat housing inspection. the retaining springs of the thermostat housing quick release couplings for the coolant hoses may not be locked correctly. this situation may result in a coolant leak. models affected are m3 sedan (e | 12/09/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 120299 | 02/01/1999 | 604633 | Customer may complain of engine running rough on cold start. *tt | 05/07/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 12 10 97 | 04/01/1998 | 12 10 97 | 601101 | Subject on voluntary exhaust emission service action no. 98e-a01. *yc *jn | 07/01/1998 |
| 12 10 97 | 03/01/1998 | 12 08 97 | 600873 | Subject on voluntary exhaust emission service action no. 98e-a01. produced from 10/95 - 11/97 *yc*db | 06/10/1998 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 16 01 98 | 03/01/1998 | 600874 | Information on evaporative emission control and fuel filler cap / filler door labels. *yc | 06/10/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||||
| MSG1407 | 01/27/1997 | 52261 | New differential has a flange with 4 holes versus the old flange that has 6 holes. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SIB-33-01-02 | 07/01/2011 | 10040853 | Ready | 09/13/2011 | |
| SIB-33-01-02 | 07/01/2011 | 10040853 | Bmw: a grinding noise is coming from the differential during slow cornering. when turning a slip/stick effect is created on the lining and steel discs incorporated in the differential clutch causes a grinding noise. *rm | 09/13/2011 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 36 01 98 | 03/01/1998 | 600876 | Subject pertaining to michelin pilot sx mxx3 tires in 235/40 zr 17 and 225/45 zr 17 sizes. *yc | 06/10/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/16/1998 | 4 | 08/01/1996 | |
| I own a 1996 bmw m3. four times since it was new the fuel gauge has failed, and each time fuel senders were replaced to get it working again. as you'll see, the problem is widespread among bmws, but only in california, and bmw can't or won't solve the problem. my dealership's service manager (larry gordon) told me that the problem is well known to bmw dealership service managers, because they have complained to bmw about it repeatedly, but that bmw will not address the problem. he said there is agreement that the problem only affects cars in california, and that it is caused by something in california's fuel that causes the replaced parts to fail very prematurely. he said bmw will not solve the problem because it only affects cars in california, and that he suspects that other components could also be adversely affected by our fuel. last week matt silverstein (bmw customer service, 1-800-831-1117, ext. 35421) told me, after checking his computer, that my complaint was fully resolved by my dealer -- bmw of san diego. when i said that was not true -- that i was definitely not satisfied, he told me that customers may only get complaints resolved through their dealer, who in turn could contact their zone rep. i told him that my dealer had gotten nowhere with bmw in resolving this -- that as far as he and other service managers knew, it was due to an incompatibility with certain bmw parts and california's fuel. he refused to help me. i then contacted the clark howard consumer website by e-mail. someone responded with this message: sending unit (an electromechanical device located inside the fuel tank) is a potential safety defect. report them to the nhtsa. can you help me? *ak | |||