1999 BMW E36
2 recalls, 0 complaints - 10 TSBs
09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
06E060000 Jun 29, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIA... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Remedy
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 BMW E36
10 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| 121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES | 1 |
B000706
Nov 13, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
When using the Key Reader to retrieve information from the customer??A???A???A?s key, the data is not updated or current.
B630516
Jun 1, 2021
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Moisture is visible on the inside of one or both headlights
B630516
Jun 1, 2021
121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
Moisture is visible on the inside of one or both headlights
B630516
Jun 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Moisture is visible on the inside of one or both headlights
SIB110901
May 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 02E-A01 RELATING TO THE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSE. *TT
121599
Nov 1, 2000
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL 00E-AO1 - FAULT ACCESS / O2 READINESS CODES. BMW HAS DETERMINED THAT DUE TO AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE ERROR, A COMMUNICATION CONFLICT EXISTS BETWEEN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND THE TRANSMISSION CONTR
230100
Aug 1, 2000
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSMISSION OIL DRAIN PLUG LEAKS. *TT
540200
May 1, 2000
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
INFORMATION REGARDING CONVERTIBLE TOP JAMS AGAINST STORAGE LID WHEN OPENING ON CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES. **MR
120299
May 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF MOTORSPORT ENGINE RUNS ROUGH ON COLD START. *TT
121099
May 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 99E-A01. *TT
BMW E36 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW E36 across all model years (1991, 2003).
37
Total Recalls
26
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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