1998 BMW E38
1 recalls, 0 complaints - 21 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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 BMW E38
21 manufacturer communications from 17 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 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
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Moisture is visible on the inside of one or both headlights
120401
Nov 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE VEHICLE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START AND FC164 HEIGHT SENSOR IS STORED IN THE DME AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT
240300
Nov 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF AN OCCASIONAL HARD 3-2 DOWNSHIFT OR CLUNK WHEN SLOWING OR HARSH DOWNSHIFT AT FREEWAY SPEED. *TT
840801
Oct 1, 2001
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SUBJECT REGARDING VOICE INPUT SYSTEM ADAPTER HARNESS FOR DIGITAL PHONES. *JG
120201
Aug 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATION WITH OXYGEN SENSOR FAULT CODES 5, 13, 10 AND / OR 18 SET IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. *TT
120200
Jul 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND THERMOSTAT SOFTWARE, OXYGEN SENSOR AND VARIOUS MISFIRE FAULT CODES ARE STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). *TT
640200
Jun 1, 2000
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CUSTOMER COMPLAINT THAT THE A/C IS BLOWING WARM AIR WHEN ACCELERATING LIGHTLY FROM A STOP. *TT
120500
Jun 1, 2000
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CUSTOMER COMPLAINT THAT THE A/C IS BLOWING WARM AIR WHEN ACCELERATING LIGHTLY FROM A STOP. *TT
240400
Mar 1, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A HARD 5-4 AND / OR 3-2 DOWNSHIFT, OR TRANS PROG. DISPLAYED IN THE MATRIX. **MR
120200
Mar 1, 2000
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CUSTOMER COMPLAINS THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED WITH FAULT CODE 139 OR 140 ACTIVATION MAP COOLING IS STORED IN THE ECU / DME. *TT
090199
Dec 1, 1999
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT WHEN THE TRUNK LOCK IS IN THE HORIZONTAL (VALET) POSITION, THE FUNCTION OF CERTAIN PROGRAMMED FEATURES OF CAR AND KEY MEMORY CHANGES BACK TO THE FACTORY (DEFAULT) SETTING. *TT
640499
Sep 1, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CUSTOMER COMPLAIN OF NO AIR CONDITIONER, COMPRESSOR NOT ENGAGED. *TT
640599
Sep 1, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF AIR CONDITIONER NOT FUNCTIONING. *TT
110499
Jun 1, 1999
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME COSTUMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF AN INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE WITH CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. *TT
121399
May 1, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
INFORMATION ON THE REWIRING OF THE SECONDARY AIR PUMP CIRCUIT. *TT
090199
Feb 1, 1999
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SUBJECT REGARDING KEY MEMORY FUNCTIONS CHANGING WITHOUT REQUEST. *TT
32 03 98
Dec 1, 1998
017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF GROANING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE CENTER TIE ROD WHEN TURNING THE STEERING. *TT
620498
Nov 1, 1998
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
EXPERIENCING VARIOUS FUNCTIONS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH INTEGRATED IKE ARE INOPERATIVE, OR LOCKED UP. *TT
BMW E38 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW E38 across all model years (1995, 1998).
4
Total Recalls
1
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths