2000 BMW E38
0 recalls, 1 complaints - 21 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
1 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEATS | 1 |
SEATS
Nov 23, 2019
Incident date: Nov 17, 2019
DRIVERS SIDE CAUGHT FIRE WHEN TURNING ON SEAT WARMERS FOR FIRST TIME IN SEASON. JACKET CAUGHT FIRE, ALONG WITH INTERNAL CLOTHING WITH MINOR BURNS.
Fire
1 injured
Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 BMW E38
21 manufacturer communications from 19 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 3 |
| 181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 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
SIB-63-02-01
Aug 1, 2010
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
SIB-16-02-09
Dec 1, 2009
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WEL
000403
Feb 1, 2004
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
VERMONT STATE MERCURY CONTENT LABEL LAW. 2000 6 SERIES, X3 AND Z4 MODELS ALSO INCLUDED. *TT
120903
Oct 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A POTENTIAL PROBLEM THAT COULD AFFECT THE DURABILITY OF AIR MASS METER OF CERTAIN BMWS EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.4L ENGINE. VEHICLES AFFECTED WILL HAVE AN ILLUMINATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND AN AIR MASS METER SIGNAL PLAUSIBILITY FAULT FC 73 STORE
230702
Jul 23, 2002
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
SUBJECT REGARDING INTERMITTENT ACCELERATOR PEDAL FEEL PROBLEM - REVISED WITH SIMPLIFIED ORDERING PROCEDURE FOR CERTAIN MODELS INCLUDING E65/E66 SINCE SERIES INTRODUCTION UP TO 06/02. *TT
SIB350102
Jul 1, 2002
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FEELINGNOTCHY OR NOT MOVING SMOOTHLY WHEN DEPRESSED IN SMALL INCREMENTS ON CERTAIN MODELS INCLUDING E52, E53 AND E65/E66 VEHICLES FROM SERIES INTRODUCTION UP TO 06/02. *T
350102
Jul 1, 2002
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
SUBJECT REGARDING INTERMITTENT ACCELERATOR PEDAL FEEL PROBLEM FOR CERTAIN MODELS ESPECIALLY THE E65/E66 MODELS. *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
840301
Jul 1, 2001
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING THE NAVIGATION WIDE SCREEN ON-BOARD MONITOR OPENING ON ITS OWN ACCORD AFTER OPENING THE DOORS OR STARTING THE VEHICLE. *TT
320100
Jun 1, 2000
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
CONCERNS WITH THE STEERING COLUMN NOT MOVING TO CORRECT POSITION. *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
840300
Mar 1, 2000
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SUBJECT REGARDING DIGITAL PHONE PRE-WIRING HARNESS; CPT 7000 PHONE INSTALLATION. *TT
840599
Nov 1, 1999
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SUBJECT ON THE UPDATED SOFTWARE FOR CMT 5000/CPT 6000 PHONES ON 2000 MY VEHICLES WITH MK II NAVIGATION SYSTEM. *MJS
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
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