Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| SIB-51-19-07 | 10/02/2009 | SI-B51-19-07 | 10030626 | Bmw vehicles: doors will not unlock using the key fob or central locking button. *pe updated1/4/10. *pe updated 5/24/10. *pe | 10/30/2009 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 06/20/2010 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 bmw 3-series. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds he noticed a squeaking noise coming from the bottom of the vehicle. the vehicle was then inspected by a independent mechanic and they advised him that there was not a sub-frame attached. he then took the vehicle to the dealer and they advised him that they would put a frame on and he was advised not to leave lot with the vehicle. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered to pay a portion of the repairs. the failure mileage was unknown. tb | |||
| 10/12/2004 | 60660 | 1 | 07/30/2002 |
| (1) in everyday driving, i heard a creaking noise in the rear end of my 1999 bmw 328i. (2) i found that the left rear subframe has started to shear away from the chassis making the car only drivable for only short distances, if at all. (3) i brought it to the dealer to see if they would cover the cost of repair as a goodwill gesture and they said no. i then appealed to bmw north america and they sent out a body technician who also denied the repair. the car was approx. one year and 10000 miles over warranty. no parts were replaced nor any repairs made. this is a defect in the workmanship of the car and it is documented on the web forum www.bimmer.roadfly.org. *nm | |||