1999 BMW E39
2 recalls, 0 complaints - 35 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.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 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
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 BMW E39
35 manufacturer communications from 33 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 3 |
| 181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 |
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
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
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
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
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
SIB240202
Apr 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING HARD SHIFTS, LEAK AT TORQUE CONVERTER SEAL. *TT
240200
Dec 1, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF HARD OR NO SHIFT AND GEAR ERROR FAULT CODES 50, 52, 53, OR 55 IN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. *TT
240500
Dec 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT ERRATIC/HARSH SHIFTING AND THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND NO START/NO CRANK CONDITION. *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
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
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
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
840600
Aug 1, 2000
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
INFORMATION ON RETROFITTING ADAPTER CABLE FOR MK II PLUS NAVIGATION COMPUTER ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
230100
Aug 1, 2000
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSMISSION OIL DRAIN PLUG LEAKS. *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
840800
Jul 1, 2000
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SUBJECT REGARDING BMW ACCESSORY NAVIGATION SYSTEM SPEED INPUT SIGNAL. *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
110500
Jun 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXPERIENCING A BUZZING OR RATTLING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT
040300
Jan 1, 2000
071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
INFORMATION ON THE FUEL LEVEL SENDER SPANNER. *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
090499
Dec 1, 1999
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT WITH THE CAR AND KEY MEMORY (CKM) IN ACTIVE, AND WHEN UNLOCKING OR AT OPEN DOOR, THE STEERING COLUMN EITHER MOVES IN / OUT TO AN UNDEFINED POSITION, OR DOES NOT MOVE IN / OUT AT ALL. *TT
610899
Dec 1, 1999
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
A CONDITIONS EXISTS WHERE A WIRE IN THE TRUNK LOCK CONNECTOR HAS BEEN CONNECTED INCORRECTLY IN SUCH CASES, THE TRUNK LID CANNOT BE LOCED BY TURNING THE TRUNK LOCK KEY TO THE HORIZONTAL (VALET) POSITION. *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
121099
May 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 99E-A01. *TT
090299
Apr 1, 1999
350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION REGARDING MRS III DIAGNOSIS. *TT
840199
Feb 1, 1999
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
UPDATED INFORMATION ON INSTALLING ACCESSORY NAVIGATION SYSTEMS. *TT
041298
Jan 1, 1999
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING NEW SPECIAL TOOLS - VANOS. *YC
BMW E39 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW E39 across all model years (1995, 2001).
14
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths