Bmw Z3 2001
Model Z3 made in 2001 by Bmw got 15 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 2001
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 | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 001100 | 11/01/2000 | 616153 | Subject regarding etm - dsc mk60 supplement. *tt | 02/12/2001 | |
| 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 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SIB240202 | 04/01/2002 | 633415 | Subject regarding hard shifts, leak at torque converter seal. *tt | 09/23/2002 | |
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/20/2003 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle shut off, the dealer replaced the battery and alternator.*jb | |||
| 06/21/2001 | 6 | 04/02/2001 | |
| All interior and exterior lights dim in brightness unexpectedly when air conditioning system cycles. dealership has examined vehicle and informed consumer this it is an inherent problem with vehicle, and there is nothing that can be done to remedy the problem, on last visit dealer replaced alternator, consumer and dealer working out trade-in deal.*ak *tt consumer states while driving, engine idle starts going up and down, and vehicle also loses power when the a/c is on, dealer stated this is normal reaction of the voltage regulator to the sudded increase in electrical load. right side seat switch is loose and gets stuck, dealer replaced seat switch. consumer hears a squeaking/popping noise at rear of drivers door or convertible top near drivers shoulder area. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 02/20/2003 | 3 | ||
| The dealer replaced the faulty electronic switch ignition on 3 separate occasions, which caused the vehicle to stall. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/15/2001 | |||
| M series. shortly after starting vehicle it will stall when slowing down. this happens about 75 % of the time. vehicle taken to dealer 3-4 times, and engine computer was updated. however, this did not solve the problem.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 07/31/2001 | |||
| Speedometor is incorrect by 9.4 miles. vehicle is going slower than speedometor is reading. manufacturer will not allow dealers to fix problem. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| Speedometer failed to tell exact mileage of vehicle. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 07/08/2000 | 2 | 07/01/2000 | |
| The passenger side seat belt malfunctions. the automatic tension does not work. dealer has attempted to repair twice and told me this is just the way it is. it is unsafe as it does not tighten around passenger and provide adequate safety in the evenet of a crash. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 05/01/2002 | 2 | 10/01/2001 | |
| This defect was not caused by an accident, however the potential danger to the passengers in the vehicle is an open question. the driver's seat in my 2001 z3 rocks back and forth when accellerating, coming to a stop or even when merely shifting my weight on my right leg when moving my right foot from accellerator to brake. i have notified both my dealer, bmw cleveland, and bmw north america of the problem. the dealer initially denied that a problem existed then, after getting bmw north america's customer service involved, admitted the problem and attempted to fix the problem. however, by october of 2002 the problem has returned. the dealer has now upon a later visit stated nothing can be done. i am once again in contact with bmw north america who denies that i have a problem and denies being aware that this problem is a pervasive design defect among z3's. i have located and forwarded to bmw north america documentation that loose seats are in fact a pervasive problem among z3's. that countless owners have reported this problem to their dealers and that other owners have communicated the existence of this problem to bmw north america representatives. i have also directed bmw to an internet forum where at least 70 other owners have corroborated that they have the same problem. in addition, one of the owners on that website has engineered nylon bushings in an attempt to remedy this problem. he has reported to me that he has distributed bushings to approximately 150 z3 owners. however, to date, bmw north america has not responded to my most recent allegations and supporting documentation. dt | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||
| 02/19/2003 | 1 | ||
| The seat motor did not work, dealer replaced the motor. *jb | |||
| 06/21/2001 | 6 | 04/02/2001 | |
| All interior and exterior lights dim in brightness unexpectedly when air conditioning system cycles. dealership has examined vehicle and informed consumer this it is an inherent problem with vehicle, and there is nothing that can be done to remedy the problem, on last visit dealer replaced alternator, consumer and dealer working out trade-in deal.*ak *tt consumer states while driving, engine idle starts going up and down, and vehicle also loses power when the a/c is on, dealer stated this is normal reaction of the voltage regulator to the sudded increase in electrical load. right side seat switch is loose and gets stuck, dealer replaced seat switch. consumer hears a squeaking/popping noise at rear of drivers door or convertible top near drivers shoulder area. *slc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 06/21/2001 | 6 | 04/02/2001 | |
| All interior and exterior lights dim in brightness unexpectedly when air conditioning system cycles. dealership has examined vehicle and informed consumer this it is an inherent problem with vehicle, and there is nothing that can be done to remedy the problem, on last visit dealer replaced alternator, consumer and dealer working out trade-in deal.*ak *tt consumer states while driving, engine idle starts going up and down, and vehicle also loses power when the a/c is on, dealer stated this is normal reaction of the voltage regulator to the sudded increase in electrical load. right side seat switch is loose and gets stuck, dealer replaced seat switch. consumer hears a squeaking/popping noise at rear of drivers door or convertible top near drivers shoulder area. *slc | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 02/20/2003 | 1 | ||
| The front tire did not hold air.*jb | |||
| 08/15/2002 | 1 | 09/21/2001 | |
| While driving at freeway left rear tire blewout, causing consumer to pull over. dealer notified. size2255016, dotmxmxe. *ak the investigation showed that the tire failure was not caused by road hazard. *yh | |||
| TIRES - VALVE | |||
| 05/26/2009 | 29861 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 bmw z3. the contact stated that all four valve stems had to be replaced on his vehicle because they were cracked and caused air to leak from the tires. the valve stems were tech international, model tr413. the tires were manufactured by toyo. the part number and serial number for the valve stems were unknown. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 29,861. | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 06/04/2010 | 81000 | ||
| I have a z3 2001. the car keeps stalls while diving. the bmw service department in columbus ohio has been unable determine the problem and are unable to repair it. they said it was a fuel pump, then said it was the idle control valve then said they still do not know what is wrong with it.. they've had it on and off since may 6. (about one month). the car is unsafe to drive while stalling without warning. the ingine light does not come on after the car stalls. i do not feel safe driving a car that stalls. | |||