2002 BMW E46
2 recalls, 2 complaints - 17 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.
06E040000 May 15, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN E SPEED RACING COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIA... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
E SPEED RACING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT E SPEED RACING 909-923-3636.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 11, 2015
Incident date: Mar 11, 2015
LOOK AT THIS - ANOTHER BMW RECALL IS IN ORDER MY BATTERY KEEPS GETTING FLOODED WITH WATER AND THEN THE CAR WON'T START UNDER SNOW THE ICE MELTS AND SOMEHOW GETTING INTO THE COMPARTMENT WITH THE BATTERY IN THE BOOT NOTHING ELSE IN THE BOOT IS WET - NOT EVEN ON THE PLASTIC PLATE THAT COVERS THE B... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Dec 31, 2008
Incident date: Dec 30, 2008
THE REARVIEW MIRROR LEAKED AND IT IS BLURRY NOW IN MY 2002 BMW M3. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND IT HAS BEEN A COMMON PROBLEM FOR A LOT OF BMW'S. DEALER WON'T REPLACE AS THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. MIRROR IS OBVIOUSLY A SAFETY ITEM AND OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE. *TR
Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 BMW E46
17 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 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
SI-B12-22-08
Oct 1, 2009
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
BMW: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL 08E-A03; M3 S54-DME REPROGRAMMING FOR CATALYST CONVERSION DIAGNOSIS. THE DME PROGRAMMING, AS ORIGINALLY INSTALLED, MAY CAUSE THE OBD DIAGNOSTIC TO ERRONEOUSLY EVALUATE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE CATALYTIC CONVER
SI-B12-22-08
Oct 1, 2009
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL 08E-A03; M3 S54-DME REPROGRAMMING FOR CATALYST CONVERSION DIAGNOSIS. THE DME PROGRAMMING, AS ORIGINALLY INSTALLED, MAY CAUSE THE OBD DIAGNOSTIC TO ERRONEOUSLY EVALUATE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE CATALYTIC CONVER
240303
Oct 1, 2006
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH 3-2 AND 2-1 DOWNSHIFTS (WITH CLUNK NOISE) WHEN COMING TO A STOP. *TT UPDATED. *KB
240203
Jun 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH 3-2, 2-1 DOWNSHIFT WHEN COMING TO A STOP. PRODUCED 10/02 UP TO 04/03. *TT
640502
Mar 1, 2003
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
IHKA BLOWS TOO HOT AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 32 DEGREES F. *TT
121302
Jan 1, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REPROGRAMMING DME. *TT
230402
Nov 1, 2002
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SMG TRANSMISSION; CLUTCH DOES NOT ENGAGE. *TT
841302
Oct 1, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY DISCHARGED AFTER CTP8000 INSTALLATION. *TT
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
BMW E46 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW E46 across all model years (1990, 2005).
27
Total Recalls
51
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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