Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| SI B12 55 06 | 01/01/2011 | 10037700 | Ready | 06/03/2011 | |
| 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 55 06 | 01/01/2011 | 10037700 | Bmw: there may be excessive cranking before the vehicle starts. the service engine soon light may also be on with a lack of engine power. *rm | 06/03/2011 | |
| SI B12 12 10 | 06/01/2010 | 10037702 | Ready | 06/03/2011 | |
| 121104 | 02/01/2004 | 10012782 | Retrofit the power supply cable for the thermal oil level sensor. *eh | 03/28/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SIB-11-08-03 | 07/01/2010 | 10037010 | Bmw: six different models equipped with the m54 engine could have valve covers break in cold weather and ruin the engine. this is due to moisture accumulation. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-11-08-03 | 07/01/2010 | 10037010 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-12-20-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032812 | Bmw vehicle: m54/m56-mixture too lean-fault codes 2882/2883 are stored in the dme. complaints that service engine soon light is illuminated. the fault codes 2882/2883-fuel trim, mixture too lean are stored in the dme. possible causes ma | 05/26/2010 | |
| 04V182 | 04/19/2004 | 10007263 | Recall campaign 04v-182 engine stalling. corrected production dates. *tt | 06/07/2004 | |
| 04V182 | 04/19/2004 | 10007032 | Recall campaign 04v-182 engine stalling. *tt | 05/24/2004 | |
| 041904 | 04/09/2004 | 10007033 | Recall campaign 04v182 - engine stalling. correction production dates. *tt | 05/24/2004 | |
| 121003 | 10/01/2003 | 121003 | 10004530 | Due to the absence of a readiness code, the self-diagnosis of the tank venting valve (tev) is not being completed successfully. this service action reprograms the dme for tank venting valve operation. *tt | 12/18/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| SIB-12-24-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032814 | Bmw vehicle: s54-catalyst protection mode while the vehicle is low on fuel. complaints that the vehicle has no power during heavy acceleration. fuel reserve light is illuminated and the fuel level, when measured with the service tester, | 05/26/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/18/2008 | 41000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 bmw z4. while driving 60mph his vehicle shut off in traffic. the road conditions were not a factor. the vehicle was accelerating at the time the engine shut off. he was able to maintain control of the vehicle but there was no power steering and the brakes failed. it became was very difficult to steer the vehicle. there were no warnings prior to the failure. he was able to operate the vehicle normally after 20 minutes. the following day when the vehicle started there was a bubbling noise in the engine area that lasted for approximately 2 minutes. no problem. the dealer and manufacturer confirmed that the vehicle was not a part of the recall. he was also advised that he would have to pay $152 for a diagnosic check. the failure mileage was 41,000. | |||
| 09/07/2007 | 48000 | 1 | 02/06/2006 |
| Bmw z4 engine failure. *tr | |||
| 09/05/2006 | 24599 | 1 | 06/01/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on the highway, the engine stalled without warning and there was a loss of all vehicle power. after an extended period of time, the engine restarted. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer numerous times, but was unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was alerted. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/14/2011 | 87000 | ||
| 2003 bmw, z4-car started fine, then it shut off, tried to restart and wouldn't. had vehicle towed, they told me there was a defect in the head gasket of the engine. | |||
| 07/15/2003 | 7370 | 1 | 04/26/2003 |
| 2003 bmw z-4 computer glitch that caused the engine malfunction light to come on unexpectedly and kill the engine rpm's creatting a very dangerous and potentially lethal situations for drivers and passengers.*ak | |||
| 02/13/2004 | 1 | 10/03/2003 | |
| Engine failure while driving. *jb | |||
| 09/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| Intermittently while driving at any speed, the engine would die. the instrument panel showed engine eml meaning engine electronic problem, but this problem is not registered in the car computer. therefore dealer can not duplicate or correct the problem. *ph | |||
| 08/20/2003 | 4800 | 1 | 06/01/2003 |
| Driving on the interstate in my june 2003 production bmw z4 3.0i roadster. the car suddenly dies at 65 mph. the eml light comes on, brake lights come on, rpm needle surges, throttle is unresponsive, and the foot brakes are frozen and cannot be depressed. i was barely able to swerve off the interstate, across the service road, and into a parking lot where i had to use the hand brakes to get the car to stop completely.*ak | |||
| 07/17/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated that while driving and without the vehicle would loose power which caused the consumer to pull over. dealer notified. *ph | |||