Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-12-09-12 | 11/01/2012 | 10049299 | Bmw: without relevant faults stored in dme memory, when at low speed maneuvering and idling, or steering turned to full lock position, or driving off throttle (coasting) and braking at 10mph, vehicle would idle speed may fluctuate up and do | 01/15/2013 | |
| SIB-61-02-12 | 01/01/2012 | 10043862 | Bmw: electronic malfunction and various check control messages are displayed in cid (central information display) and instrument cluster. *pe | 04/30/2012 | |
| SIB-61-11-11 | 08/01/2011 | 10041395 | Ready | 09/28/2011 | |
| SIB-61-11-11 | 08/01/2011 | 10041395 | Bmw: there may be multiple electrical malfunctions such as: high-beam headlight switches on when using the one-touch directional. turn signal indicator works only when the high-beam headlight is on. turn signal indicator cannot be switched | 09/28/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| B61-13-12 | 04/01/2012 | 10044023 | Bmw:various functions of the electrical system fail. in rare cases, the vehicle may not start. one of the 100-amp fuses in the rear power distribution box (z3) mounted on the battery has failed. *js | 05/07/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SIB-61-02-12 | 01/01/2012 | 10043862 | Bmw: electronic malfunction and various check control messages are displayed in cid (central information display) and instrument cluster. *pe | 04/30/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 06/25/2012 | 1 | ||
| My vehicle suddenly lost power steering control and a yellow warning symbol appeared on the instrument panel. i experienced the problem the first time while i maneuvered a corner. i was coming out of the turn and accelerating when the steering locked up, and the loss of steering control almost caused me to crash. i took the car immediately to murray motors (in denver, co) and was advised that there was simply a computer programming glitch that came from the factory; the service center advised they downloaded new software and the problem was solved. some weeks later, i again lost power steering suddenly while driving straight. i took the car into murray motors again and stressed the enormity of my concern over this frightening problem. after some days, murray motors advised me that the electronic power steering assist unit had failed. they represented they replaced the power steering rack, the electric motor mounted on the rack, and the eps module. i researched bmw recalls thereafter and found that a recall had been issued for this problem on several bmw models already. i called bmw's customer relations number (1-800-525-7417) and was informed that my vehicle vin number fell outside the scope of the current recall, and i was therefore never notified. i am writing the nhtsa to report that bmw's recall is not broad enough as defects in the eps module and related parts exist in vehicles beyond the immediate recall. i also want the nhtsa to know that murray motors allowed me to drive this vehicle out of their service center after the first (inadequate) repair, even though the steering complaints i reported to their service technicians were identical the description of the steering problem listed in bmw's recall letter for the x3 posted on their website. murray motors claims to have no knowledge of this defect in any x3. *tr | |||
| 06/25/2012 | |||
| My vehicle suddently lost power steering control and a yellow warning symbol appeared on the instrument panel. i experienced the problem the first time while i maneuvered a corner. i was coming out of the turn and accelerating when the steering locked up, and the loss of steering control almost caused me to crash. i took the car immediately to murray motors (in denver, co) and was advised that there was simply a computer programming glitch that came from the factory; the service center advised they downloaded new software and the problem was solved. some weeks later, i again lost power steering suddenly while driving straight. i took the car into murray motors again and stressed the enormity of my concern over this frightening problem. after some days, murray motors advised me that the electronic power steering assist unit had failed. they represented they replaced the power steering rack, the electric motor mounted on the rack, and the eps module. i researched bmw recalls thereafter and found that a recall had been issued for this problem on several bmw models already. i called bmw's customer relations number (1-800-525-7417) and was informed that my vehicle vin number fell outside the scope of the current recall, and i was therefore never notified. i am writing the nhtsa to report that bmw's recall is not broad enough as defects in the eps module and related parts exist in vehicles beyond the immediate recall. i also want the nhtsa to know that murray motors allowed me to drive this vehicle out of their service center after the first (inadequate) repair, even though the steering complaints i reported to their service technicians were identical the the description of the steering problem listed in bmw's recall letter for the x3 posted on their website. murray motors claims to have no knowledge of this defect in any x3. | |||
| 07/10/2012 | 19000 | 1 | |
| The electrical system on this vehicle no longer functions, ie, the windshield wipers don't work, the headlights operate sporadically, the power door locks and power windows do not operate, the a/c doesn't work, the horn honks periodically, the tailgate won't open to facilitate replacement of fuses. the fuel gauge is inoperative and the cruise control doesn't work. windshield wipers are a crucial safety item in the pacific nw as are headlights. this incident occurred in bellingham, wa. bmw offered little assistance despite the safety issues and the fact that the car was under bmw's warranty. *tr | |||
| 07/10/2012 | 19000 | 1 | |
| The electrical system on this vehicle no longer functions, ie, the windshield wipers don't work, the headlights operate sporadically, the power door locks and power windows do not operate, the a/c doesn't work, the horn honks periodically, the tailgate won't open to facilitate replacement of fuses. windshield wipers are a crucial safety item in the pacific nw as are headlights. this incident occurred in bellingham, wa. bmw offered little assistance despite the safety issues and the fact that the car was under bmw's warranty. *tr | |||
| 07/10/2012 | 19000 | 1 | |
| The electrical system on this vehicle no longer functions, ie, the windshield wipers don't work, the headlights operate sporadically, the power door locks and power windows do not operate, the a/c doesn't work, the horn honks periodically, the tailgate won't open to facilitate replacement of fuses. the fuel gauge is inoperative and the cruise control doesn't work. windshield wipers are a crucial safety item in the pacific nw as are headlights. this incident occurred in bellingham, wa. bmw offered little assistance despite the safety issues and the fact that the car was under bmw's warranty. *tr | |||
| 07/10/2012 | 19000 | 1 | |
| The electrical system on this vehicle no longer functions, ie, the windshield wipers don't work, the headlights operate sporadically, the power door locks and power windows do not operate, the a/c doesn't work, the horn honks periodically, the tailgate won't open to facilitate replacement of fuses. windshield wipers are a crucial safety item in the pacific nw as are headlights. this incident occurred in bellingham, wa. bmw offered little assistance despite the safety issues and the fact that the car was under bmw's warranty. *tr | |||
| 07/10/2012 | 19000 | 1 | |
| The electrical system on this vehicle no longer functions, ie, the windshield wipers don't work, the headlights operate sporadically, the power door locks and power windows do not operate, the a/c doesn't work, the horn honks periodically, the tailgate won't open to facilitate replacement of fuses. the fuel gauge is inoperative and the cruise control doesn't work. windshield wipers are a crucial safety item in the pacific nw as are headlights. this incident occurred in bellingham, wa. bmw offered little assistance despite the safety issues and the fact that the car was under bmw's warranty. *tr | |||
| 07/10/2012 | 19000 | 1 | |
| The electrical system on this vehicle no longer functions, ie, the windshield wipers don't work, the headlights operate sporadically, the power door locks and power windows do not operate, the a/c doesn't work, the horn honks periodically, the tailgate won't open to facilitate replacement of fuses. windshield wipers are a crucial safety item in the pacific nw as are headlights. this incident occurred in bellingham, wa. bmw offered little assistance despite the safety issues and the fact that the car was under bmw's warranty. *tr | |||
| 07/10/2012 | 19000 | ||
| The electrical system on this vehicle no longer functions, ie, the windshield wipers don't work, the headlights operate sporadically, the power door locks and power windows do not operate, the a/c doesn't work, the horn honks periodically, the tailgate won't open to facilitate replacement of fuses. the fuel gauge is inoperative and the cruise control doesn't work. windshield wipers are a crucial safety item in the pacific nw as are headlights. this incident occurred in bellingham, wa. bmw offered little assistance despite the safety issues and the fact that the car was under bmw's warranty. | |||
| 07/10/2012 | 19000 | ||
| The electrical system on this vehicle no longer functions, ie, the windshield wipers don't work, the headlights operate sporadically, the power door locks and power windows do not operate, the a/c doesn't work, the horn honks periodically, the tailgate won't open to facilitate replacement of fuses. windshield wipers are a crucial safety item in the pacific nw as are headlights. this incident occurred in bellingham, wa. bmw offered little assistance despite the safety issues and the fact that the car was under bmw's warranty. | |||
| 07/10/2012 | 19000 | ||
| The electrical system on this vehicle no longer functions, ie, the windshield wipers don't work, the headlights operate sporadically, the power door locks and power windows do not operate, the a/c doesn't work, the horn honks periodically, the tailgate won't open to facilitate replacement of fuses. the fuel gauge is inoperative and the cruise control doesn't work. windshield wipers are a crucial safety item in the pacific nw as are headlights. this incident occurred in bellingham, wa. bmw offered little assistance despite the safety issues and the fact that the car was under bmw's warranty. | |||
| 07/10/2012 | 19000 | ||
| The electrical system on this vehicle no longer functions, ie, the windshield wipers don't work, the headlights operate sporadically, the power door locks and power windows do not operate, the a/c doesn't work, the horn honks periodically, the tailgate won't open to facilitate replacement of fuses. windshield wipers are a crucial safety item in the pacific nw as are headlights. this incident occurred in bellingham, wa. bmw offered little assistance despite the safety issues and the fact that the car was under bmw's warranty. | |||