Bmw M3 1988-2011
Model M3 made by Bmw got 2 consumer complains as well as 18 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Car model
| Name | Number of models | Recalls | Bulletins | Investigations | Consumer Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bmw M3 1988 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bmw M3 1989 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bmw M3 1990 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bmw M3 1991 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bmw M3 1992 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bmw M3 1993 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bmw M3 1994 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Bmw M3 1995 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 14 |
| Bmw M3 1996 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Bmw M3 1997 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 28 |
| Bmw M3 1998 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 19 |
| Bmw M3 1999 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| Bmw M3 2000 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Bmw M3 2001 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 20 |
| Bmw M3 2002 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 63 |
| Bmw M3 2003 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 105 |
| Bmw M3 2004 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 33 |
| Bmw M3 2005 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 16 |
| Bmw M3 2006 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
| Bmw M3 2008 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 55 |
| Bmw M3 2009 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 38 |
| Bmw M3 2010 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Bmw M3 2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Model 9999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 12 06 97 | 04/01/1997 | 12 06 97 | 53109 | Programming m3 (s52 engine control module. *ak | 02/25/2000 |
| MSG1408 | 01/30/1997 | 52262 | Dis software will not access the dme diagnostic pages - download modic software d9.0. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| 08/05/96R | 11/01/1996 | 08/05/96 | 50863 | Updated modic diagnostic software - d8.0 | 06/17/1997 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SI-B12-22-08 | 10/01/2009 | 10032574 | Bmw: voluntary emissions recall 08e-a03; m3 s54-dme reprogramming for catalyst conversion diagnosis. the dme programming, as originally installed, may cause the obd diagnostic to erroneously evaluate the efficiency of the catalytic conver | 04/14/2010 | |
| 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 | |||||
| B12-07-12 | 04/01/2012 | 10044020 | Bmw: the engine could enter the emergency program or experience performance and rough idle complaints. the following fault may also be stored: 2af9: coolant temperature sensor. also included models e90, e92, e93 m3 model years are unknown. | 05/07/2012 | |
| 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 | |||||
| B12-07-12 | 04/01/2012 | 10044020 | Bmw: the engine could enter the emergency program or experience performance and rough idle complaints. the following fault may also be stored: 2af9: coolant temperature sensor. also included models e90, e92, e93 m3 model years are unknown. | 05/07/2012 | |
| SI-B28-06-08 | 10/01/2008 | 10030189 | Bmw: due to the m dct software error, vehicle may experience a sudden loss of engine power when decelerating to a complete stop with light brake application, or when performing a multistage downshift (e.g. from 5th to 2nd gear, or from 6th | 08/14/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 110400 | 10/01/2001 | 110400 | 626462 | Subject regarding engine oil level check. *jg | 12/14/2001 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| SI-B12-22-08 | 04/01/2009 | 10029304 | Bmw: as originally installed, the dme programming may cause the obd diagnostic to erroneously evaluate the efficiency of the catalytic converters. model e46 (m3) coupe and convertibles. *pe | 07/06/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| SI-B12-22-08 | 10/01/2009 | 10032574 | Bmw: voluntary emissions recall 08e-a03; m3 s54-dme reprogramming for catalyst conversion diagnosis. the dme programming, as originally installed, may cause the obd diagnostic to erroneously evaluate the efficiency of the catalytic conver | 04/14/2010 | |
| SI-B12-22-08 | 04/01/2009 | 10029304 | Bmw: as originally installed, the dme programming may cause the obd diagnostic to erroneously evaluate the efficiency of the catalytic converters. model e46 (m3) coupe and convertibles. *pe | 07/06/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SI-B28-06-08 | 10/01/2008 | 10030189 | Bmw: due to the m dct software error, vehicle may experience a sudden loss of engine power when decelerating to a complete stop with light brake application, or when performing a multistage downshift (e.g. from 5th to 2nd gear, or from 6th | 08/14/2009 | |
| 230399 | 12/01/1999 | 230399 | 611016 | Information regarding the oil specifications of the manual transmission produced from 9/97, that are filled with the new lifetime oil. *mjs | 05/25/2000 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 34 05 98 | 07/01/1998 | 601934 | Experiencing front brake noise. *yc | 08/31/1998 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 10 | 10/01/2001 | 626480 | Addressing monthly newsletter. *jg | 12/14/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||||
| 510301 | 06/01/2001 | 621525 | On some vehicles, the interior mirror does not have the red dwa warning led located on the underside of the mirror. when the dwa alarm system has been installed, the red warning led flashes to indicate that the alarm is armed. | 09/25/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| When the right and left wheels rubbed against the pavement the driver's side impact air bag deployed. *ph the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed head on into concrete blocks. the frontal air bags did not deploy. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that they re-examined the matter and confirmed that the air bag system performed as designed when the vehicle hit the concrete blocks and closed the matter (bmw m3). *nm *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Want to petition agency to call an investigation - engine failure 3/6/03 mailed code of fed reg 49, part 577 to mr. simm the consumer was concerned about the engine failures in the 2001 &2002 bmw m3's. *scc *jb | |||