Bmw Z3 1996
Model Z3 made in 1996 by Bmw got 33 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, vehicle speed control.
Model 1996
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 61944 | 04/03/2006 | OVSC | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 03/23/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V131000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 07/01/1995 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 12 09 97 | 07/01/1997 | 53343 | The data set of the engine control module (dme) needs to be updated. *ak | 02/29/2000 | |
| 12 15 96 | 02/01/1997 | 52259 | M44 misfire faults 50, 51, 52 or 53. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| SI B12 12 10 | 06/01/2010 | 10037702 | Bmw: when at lower speeds or stopping the engine idle dips too low because of a software problem. *rm | 06/03/2011 | |
| SI B12 12 10 | 06/01/2010 | 10037702 | Ready | 06/03/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 121099 | 05/01/1999 | 121099 | 606353 | Information regarding voluntary emission recall campaign no. 99e-a01. *tt | 08/17/1999 |
| 12/15/96 | 12/01/1996 | 50632 | M44 misfire faults 50, 51, 52 or 53. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 72/07/96 | 12/01/1996 | 50678 | Child airbag letter, warning label and safety reference card. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||||
| 61/18/96 | 11/01/1996 | 50669 | Dimming function of headlight switch inoperative. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
| 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 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 16 01 97 | 02/01/1997 | 52216 | Fuel tank flourination. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 52 01 97 | 02/01/1997 | 52211 | Seat backrest paddding wearing. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| 41/02/96 | 11/01/1996 | 50672 | Creaks or rattles from a-pillar area. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| 12 15 96 | 11/01/1997 | 12 15 96 | 6089811 | Rough idle | 02/25/2000 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 02/22/2004 | 66200 | 1 | 06/24/1996 |
| Srs light came on after adjusting the seat. bmw has issued several service bulletins re srs problems, so clearly they are aware of the problem. yet bmw refuses to issue a recall to properly retrofit the wiring harness.*ak | |||
| 02/22/2004 | 652122 | 1 | |
| Srs light came on after adjusting the seat. according to reports from numerous z3 owners, this a common problem. bmw has issued several service bulletins regarding this problem. as srs failure could result in serious injury or death, bmw should correct the problem by properly redesigning the defective part(s). *jb | |||
| 04/02/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that the air bag senor light comes on and stay, which may result in permature air bag deployment,or none deployment of air bag in an accident. contacted dealer,they stated that the seat belt was the cause. had it replace, problem still occurs. nlm | |||
| 11/08/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| The bmw z3 hit another car directly in the side ; this was a frontal collision by the bmw. the driver was wearing her safety belt, but he airbag did not deploy | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 12/29/1998 | 0 | ||
| Had a head-on collision and air bags did not deploy. driver sustained some injuries. *ak | |||
| 08/10/1996 | |||
| Consumer rearended somone and both air bag didn't deploy . please describe . *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 40000 | 2 | 05/01/1999 |
| The airbag warning light has come on, been repaired by the manufacturer, and has come on again. manufacturer states that airbags will not operate properly without repair. *la | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| Electrical type smoke is seen underneath steering column. dealer noted problem was a fuse. problem has not stopped. dealer then noted a faulty instrument panel. problem remains. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| Electrical type smoke is seen underneath steering column. dealer noted problem was a fuse. problem has not stopped. dealer then noted a faulty instrument panel. problem remains. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 07/19/1996 | ||
| Valve seats not round, resulting in piston rings not seating. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 94000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1996 bmw z3. the contact stated that there was an increase in exhaust fumes and a rattling noise was coming from the catalic converter. the contact also stated that erosion in the monolith became loose in the housing. the check engine light would also illuminate on the instrument panel at any time. the dealer and manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 94,000 and the current mileage was 97,000. | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 94000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1996 bmw z3. the contact stated that there was an increase in exhaust fumes and a rattling noise was coming from the catalic converter. the contact also stated that erosion in the monolith became loose in the housing. the check engine light would also illuminate on the instrument panel at any time. the dealer and manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 94,000 and the current mileage was 97,000. sm. | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 94000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1996 bmw z3. the contact stated that there was an increased exhast and rattling noise coming from the catalic converter and errosion in the monolith become loose in the housing. the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel at any time. the dealer and manufacturer denied any assistance with repair to the failure. the failure was not repaired. the failure mileage was 94,000 and the current mileage was 97,000. nw | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||
| 12/04/1996 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Fog light inoperative. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 04/11/1996 | ||
| Fuel gauge failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 04/01/2002 | |||
| Fuel gauge will not give the correct level of fuel. contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 24000 | 1 | |
| The shifter popped out of first gear and dropped into neutral, and the engine lost power. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 1 | |||
| While traveling approximately 40 mph rear differential unit locked up, causing right/ rear tire to stop spinning. dealership is examining vehicle and making all necessary repairs. please provide any additional information / documentation. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/23/2001 | 1 | ||
| Dt: 1996 bmw z3. the consumer states the vehicle has an incorrectly machined guide sleeve in the manual transmission. this causes the transmission to jump out of gear without any warning. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealership, but he has contacted the manufacturer about the problem. the manufacturer states there is no recall. the problem started on may 23, 2001. there has been nothing done to correct the problem. the problem is intermittent, and occurs only in first gear. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2002 | 84800 | 08/22/1996 | |
| Manual transmission...violently pops out of first gear to neutral position upon accelerating from stop..dangerous, as car behind expects continued forward motion, but must instead, await another shift into first and possible repeat of popping out of gear. happens often. significant expense to repair. should dealer pay for all? | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 100 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| Front passenger seatbelt locks- sometimes unusable -ratchett assembly- dealer replaced 3 x - still not working -dealer &bmw manuf claim nothing they can do about it????? other owners have same complaint. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 06/17/2003 | 74000 | 1 | |
| Passenger seat belt locks up while car is in motion and will not release. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 2 | 11/01/1999 | |
| This is a well known problem that is happening frequently to numerous bmw owners and they know the problem exists in the seatbelt tensioners. *ak | |||
| 06/11/1996 | 4 | ||
| Vehicle in motion, passenger 's seat belt would lock up. would retract, but not release. worked on it for 5-10 minutes before moving. took to dealer & informed mechanism needed replacing. seat belt releasing or retracting still exists. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 09/23/2008 | 30000 | 1 | |
| The driver seat moves forward when the brakes are applied hard. my mechanic says that this is a common problem with the z3's. *tr | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 11/01/1996 | |||
| Dealer representative said this a common problem & requires replacement. when braking, the seat slides forward on the rails 1 to 2 inches. i am concerned that in a serious front end collision the seat may propel the driver and/or passenger forward and with a locked belt cause personal injuries to the occupants. dealer was not willing to replace this defective part at their expense.*ak | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| While in 1st gear and merging into traffic vehicle made a loud noise and popped out of gear causing the vehicle to lose acceleration causing a rear end collision. please provide any additional information. ts | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 06/20/1997 | |||
| Vehicle is difficult to handle because the rear suspension is loose when turning or going over bumps at 50 mph. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 07/27/2002 | 1 | 01/01/2002 | |
| Firestone tire firehawksz50 at 72182 miles showed tread separation form the side the same as firehawk tires gta-02. no accident or incisent occured during tread separation.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | FRESNO | 93710 | WEBER BMW | |
| CT | NEW LONDON | GIRARD MOTORS | ||
| NC | DURHAM | ATLANTIC AUTO EXCHANGE | ||
| NJ | WATERFORD | WHOLESALE OUTLET | 856 719 9200 |