Bmw M3 1999
Model M3 made in 1999 by Bmw got 10 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, suspension. The car had one investigation (air bags). There was one recall concerning air bags . The car has one 3.2 engine.
Model 1999
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | R | 17/25/20 | 19.2/32.1/23.4387 | Regular | 862 | MINICOMPACT CARS | |
| 3.2 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 19/26/22 | 21.3353/33.7663/25.5717 | Regular | 785 | MINICOMPACT CARS | |
| 3.2 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 19/26/22 | 21.3353/33.7663/25.5717 | Regular | 785 | SUBCOMPACT CARS |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V063001 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 03/01/1997 to 08/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 16749 | 02/07/2000 | ODI | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 11/15/1999 | 11/18/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles are built with a side air bag system consisting of door-mounted thorax air bags (rear door air bags are optional), a central electronic sensor and diagnostic system, left and right satellite impact sensors, and associated wiring. this system is unduly sensitive to certain non-crash impacts, such as contacting large potholes or curbs at substantial speed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause the side air bag to deploy without an actual side crash. in addition, the battery safety terminal (bst) could also activate, disconnecting the starter cable from the battery. in this case, the vehicle's electrical system could continue to operate and the engine would continue to run, but after stopping, could not be restarted. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reprogram the central computer control module that regulates the performance of all of the vehicle's occupant protection systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began february 7, 2000. 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| 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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | ||||||
| RQ99018 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 09/03/1999 | INADVERTANT SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT | 99V063001 | ||
| On march 26, 1999, bmw of north american, inc. recalled 32,500 1999 323i and 328i manufactured up to april 1999, for inadvertent deployment of the side airbag system in certain non-crash impacts such as contacting large pot holes or curbs at substantial speed.as a remedy, bmw will recode the air bag control module of the affected vehicles with updated software.the recall was a result of an odi safety defect investigation. odi received 1 consumer complaint of a 1999 model year m3 alleging the driver side door airbag deployed without side impact to the vehicle causing one injury.the complainant's m3 uses the samechassis as the 3-series and was built in march 1999. the purpose of this rq is to determine the adequacy of the scope of the recall. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 04/11/2004 | 73600 | 1 | 04/02/2004 |
| 1999 bmw m3 convertible. airbag light come up with no reason; potentially, airbig won't deploy if any accident happen. vin wbsbk0330xec40098. | |||
| 07/27/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Impact was on the front driverside tire. the tire suffered minor damage and no other damage to body | |||
| 07/27/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Was traveling about 40mph when i hit a pothole and the side air bag went off and i almost lost controll of the vehicle | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/23/2006 | 13000 | 1 | 05/01/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving, the oil light came on and the engine made a grinding noise. the contact pulled over and checked the oil. the oil was full. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined an oil pan nut fell off into the oil pan causing an oil pump failure which burn the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealership three days prior to this incident for regular maintenance, including an oil change. updated 02/21/06. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/14/2004 | 50000 | 100 | 05/01/2001 |
| The manual transmission on my bmw m3 has a defect. it involves the transmission sticking in 5th gear, especially when the weather is cold. this is a dangerous situation, because it compromises control of the car when shifting, leaving the operator wtihout full control of the car. this is a very common defect in 1999 m3s and many customers are experiencing a problem with this. bmws fix is to replace the transmission, which is very expensive. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 40000 | ||
| The distance between the brake pedal and the gas pedal is too close and poses a danger when moving from the gas pedal to the brake. your foot can become entangled under the brake pedal. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/17/2001 | 2 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Sept 00 abs dash light on, took to dealer for repair, parts ordered, continued to drive with light on, repaired oct 00, abs dash light again on, took to dealer, told the abs was repaired-abs light on due to gas cap, may 2001 car out of control as if wheels locked, narrowly missed going in canal and hitting oncoming vehicles, service shop diagnosed abs failure | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 40000 | ||
| The distance between the brake pedal and the gas pedal is too close and poses a danger when moving from the gas pedal to the brake. your foot can become entangled under the brake pedal. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 01/26/2007 | 0 | 01/21/2007 | |
| Tl * - the contact owns a 1999 bmw m3. the vehicle was purchased on january 21, 2007, with 2 bald rear tires. the dealer has not agreed to replace the tires. bridgestone, potenza , dot # emh8cka. the contact thought the size was 18. the contact has not experienced any failures at this time. however, he received a citation for having bald tires, and was told it was against the law to sell a vehicle with bald tires for safety reasons. *ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 02/13/2002 | 2 | 07/01/1999 | |
| While driving 70mph the vehicle's left rear tire started to deflate due to a puncture and the tread separated from the sidewall. nlm. on a separate occasion, the right rear tire failed due to the tread separation from the side wall. tire size 245/40zr17, consumer stated when the tire was removed there was no evidence of a puncture. *yh | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | SAN RAFAEL | 94901 | MARIN IMPORTS | 4154547999 |
| DE | MILFORD | IG BURTON BMW |