Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 110300 | 05/01/2000 | 110300 | 613548 | Consumer complaints regarding coolant temperature gauge fluctuates (in and out of red zone) and / or heater output too low. **mr | 07/21/2000 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 121099 | 05/01/1999 | 121099 | 606353 | Information regarding voluntary emission recall campaign no. 99e-a01. *tt | 08/17/1999 |
| 120599 | 02/01/1999 | 604632 | Concerns with engine cranking, but does not start. *tt | 05/07/1999 | |
| 120599 | 02/01/1999 | 120599 | 604618 | Concerns with engine cranking, but not starting. *tt | 05/06/1999 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 110500 | 06/01/2000 | 614292 | Experiencing a buzzing or rattling noise heard coming from engine compartment. *tt | 10/06/2000 | |
| 120299 | 02/01/1999 | 604633 | Customer may complain of engine running rough on cold start. *tt | 05/07/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/09/2001 | 1 | 10/10/1998 | |
| After approximately 15 minutes of driving a fire erupted from under the hood, no indicator lights displayed and no odor of raw fuel was apparent. power to the vehicle ultimatley failed as well as the brakes. wife able to stop the vehicle using the emergency brakes. within minutes the motor and accouterments were charred to a crisp. the vehicle was totaled. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 12/15/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Bmw z3 is a piece of crap. dealer now thinks that there is underlying problem with vehicle. 3 cd players, 2 ignition systems, 1 fuel sensor, 1 engine that wouldn't start due to something stuck open and just general poor quality. i do not recommend this vehicle for anyone. | |||