Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-61-01-11 | 02/01/2011 | 10040736 | Bmw: various functions in the vehicle are not working including: instruments, door locks, wipers, and other electrical functions. there may also be warning lights on. k-can wiring in the vehicle shorted. *rm | 09/12/2011 | |
| SIB-61-01-11 | 02/01/2011 | 10040736 | Ready | 09/12/2011 | |
| SIB-12-21-10 | 09/01/2010 | 10037079 | Bmw: service engine soon light is on. the vehicle lost power and the engine cranks with no start. *rm | 05/04/2011 | |
| SIB-12-21-10 | 09/01/2010 | 10037079 | Ready | 05/04/2011 | |
| 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 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| SIB-61-37-12 | 12/01/2012 | 10051519 | Bmw: the high-voltage (hv) battery cells could be damaged if the vehicle is prevented from entering sleep mode for an extended period of time. updated 03/11/2013 *js | 03/11/2013 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SIB-12-16-07 | 03/01/2011 | 10040170 | Bmw: a software error is causing the the service engine soon light to come on. there will be stored trouble codes. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| SIB-12-16-07 | 03/01/2011 | 10040170 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| SIB-72-05-07 | 04/01/2011 | 10040049 | Bmw: a software problem is causing one or both of the seat belt assistants to not extend fully or may not extend at all. the position at which the assistant comes to rest varies. e92. *rm | 08/15/2011 | |
| SIB-72-05-07 | 04/01/2011 | 10040049 | Ready | 08/15/2011 | |
| SIB-65-36-09 | 09/01/2010 | 10037078 | Bmw: the airbag warning lamp is illuminated due to a software error. *rm | 05/04/2011 | |
| SIB-65-36-09 | 09/01/2010 | 10037078 | Ready | 05/04/2011 | |
| SIB-13-06-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036985 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-13-06-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036985 | Bmw: a service engine soon light comes on. the engine will only operate to 1500 rpms and lacks power. there is a software application error. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-12-07-06 | 10/01/2009 | 10032650 | Bmw: service engine soon lamp illuminated-fc 23f4 map thermostat. in some vehicles have insufficient heat. e90, e91 (3 series), e60, e61 (5 series) 3/06 and e83 (x3 series) 9/08. *pe | 04/23/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SIB-61-01-11 | 02/01/2011 | 10040736 | Ready | 09/12/2011 | |
| SIB-61-01-11 | 02/01/2011 | 10040736 | Bmw: various functions in the vehicle are not working including: instruments, door locks, wipers, and other electrical functions. there may also be warning lights on. k-can wiring in the vehicle shorted. *rm | 09/12/2011 | |
| SIB-65-36-09 | 09/01/2010 | 10037078 | Bmw: the airbag warning lamp is illuminated due to a software error. *rm | 05/04/2011 | |
| SIB-65-36-09 | 09/01/2010 | 10037078 | Ready | 05/04/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/02/2012 | 132000 | 1 | |
| Recently my rear taillights were noticeably darker and less responsive. taking my bmw to my authorized bmw dealership/service center, resulted in a diagnosis that the rear wire harness needed to be replaced at a cost of ~$300. following the visit to the dealership/service center, resulted in the rear light failing completely. researching this incident online produced many similar problems w/other 330i models and i also discovered that nhtsa had issued a recall of bmw 3-series from my 02-06. my bmw is a 01. it is apparent, from the many postings on bmw boards and websites, that this defect also occurs in older bmws of the same e46 series earlier than model yr 2002. i ask that nhtsa extend the previous recall to earlier model years of the e46 series of bmws. *tr | |||
| 07/02/2012 | 132000 | ||
| Recently my rear tailights were noticeably darker and less responsive. taking my bmw to my authorized bmw dealership/service center, resulted in a diagnosis that the rear wire harness needed to be replaced at a cost of ~$300. following the visit to the dealership/service center, resulted in the rear light failing completely. researching this incident online produced many similar problems w/other 330i models and i also discovered that nhtsa had issued a recall of bmw 3-series from my 02-06. my bmw is a 01. it is apparent, from the many postings on bmw boards and websites, that this defect also occurs in older bmws of the same e46 series earlier than model yr 2002. i ask that nhtsa extend the previous recall to earlier model years of the e46 series of bmws. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 01/04/2009 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw series 3. when starting the vehicle the vehicle idles very hard. the contact states that the ignition coil is the reason for the hard idling. the contact states he had his vehicle inspected by a bmw employee and was advised that the coil was faulty. the contact says he called the manufacturer and was advised that his vehicle was not included in the recall. the contact says the vehicle had the defective part(s) but the manufacturer is not going to repair the vehicle. the contact says he has been dealing with the manufacturer for six months trying to get the vehicle repaired. the contact says that in a letter he received, he was advised that if the vehicle is not repaired, the vehicle will fail inspection. the current and failure miles were not available. | |||