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1990 BMW M3

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 1 TSBs

93V015000 Feb 1, 1993
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Defect Description
THE MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT RESULTS IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND A RESULTING INCREASE IN SYSTEM PRESSURE.
Consequence
VEHICLES OPERATED UNDER THIS INCREASED COOLING SYSTEMPRESSURE CONDITION CAN SUFFER DAMAGE OR FAILURE OF PARTS OF THE COOLING SYSTEMSUCH AS (1) LEAKAGE FROM A COOLANT HOSE, (2) LEAKAGE OF THE RADIATOR OREXPANSION TANK, (3) DISCONNECTION OF A HOSE FROM A PIPE OR A FITTING, AND (4)CRACKS IN THE HEATER ... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A THERMOSTATIC BYPASS VALVE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO CONTROL COOLANT TEMPERATURE IN THE HEATER CORE. ALSO, A NEW DESIGN RADIATOR CAP WILL BE INSTALLED, TO CONTROL PRESSURE AND PROVIDE GREATER COOLANT OVERFLOW IN THE EVENT OF OVERHEATING.
375,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

No complaints found for this vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 BMW M3

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 15.0 26.0 18.0 Premium $4,300

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 BMW M3

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
B340714 Oct 13, 2023
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-

NHTSA Safety Investigations, BMW M3

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RQ99018 Opened: Sep 3, 1999
RQ, Open , Model Year: 1999
INADVERTANT SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
ON MARCH 26, 1999, BMW OF NORTH AMERICAN, INC. RECALLED 32,500 1999 323I AND 328I MANUFACTURED UP TO APRIL 1999, FOR INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN CERTAIN NON-CRASH IMPACTS SUCH AS CONTACTING LARGE POT HOLES OR CURBS AT SUBSTANTIAL SPEED.AS A REMEDY, BMW WILL RECODE THE AIR BAG... Read more

BMW M3 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW M3 across all model years (1988, 2023).

82 Total Recalls
554 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
31 Reported Crashes
6 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW M3 - Year by Year

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2021 3 5 View
2018 0 10 View
2017 2 3 View
2016 3 7 View
2015 3 4 View
2014 1 0 View
2013 2 17 View
2012 3 6 View
2011 4 41 View
2010 4 20 View
2009 5 54 View
2008 5 102 View
2007 3 0 View
2006 5 14 View
2005 3 12 View
2004 3 38 View
2003 5 69 View
2002 5 48 View
2001 4 20 View
2000 2 0 View
1999 1 13 View
1998 1 18 View
1997 2 28 View
1996 1 1 View
1995 4 16 View
1994 1 0 View
1993 1 0 View
1992 1 0 View
1991 1 0 View
1990 (current) 1 0
1989 1 0 View
1988 1 2 View

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