1998 BMW Z3
1 recalls, 45 complaints - 21 TSBs
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS 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 D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Complaint Statistics
45 total complaints
3 crashes 3 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEATS | 6 |
| SUSPENSION | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Apr 24, 2022
Incident date: Feb 1, 2022
The BMW E36 Z3 1996-2002 (I have the 1998 1.9) are prone to having a separation of the Rear subframe from the differential causing the drivetrain to hang off the vehicle and/or rip out of the trunk's weak aluminum sheet subframe. BMW Germany has acknowledged the problem for a few individuals over t... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 24, 2022
Incident date: Feb 1, 2022
The BMW E36 Z3 1996-2002 (I have the 1998 1.9) are prone to having a separation of the Rear subframe from the differential causing the drivetrain to hang off the vehicle and/or rip out of the trunk's weak aluminum sheet subframe. BMW Germany has acknowledged the problem for a few individuals over t... Read more
SEATS
Sep 23, 2019
Incident date: Sep 5, 2005
SEATS MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATES OR DECELERATES, ITS A KNOWN ISSUE OF DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT THAT SHOULD NOT FALL ON THE CONSUMER FOR REPAIR
SUSPENSION
Jan 9, 2019
Incident date: Nov 30, 2018
I HAVE A 1998 Z3 M ROADSTER AND THE TRUNK WELDS HOLDING THE SUBFRAME IS FAILING. THIS IS A COMMONLY DOCUMENTED ISSUES. BMW DEALERS ACKNOWLEDGE THE ISSUE BUT BMW NORTH AMERICA WILL NOT FIX IT. THIS IS A WELDING/MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT CAN LEAD TO THE DIFFERENTIAL AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS IN THE RE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 9, 2019
Incident date: Nov 30, 2018
I HAVE A 1998 Z3 M ROADSTER AND THE TRUNK WELDS HOLDING THE SUBFRAME IS FAILING. THIS IS A COMMONLY DOCUMENTED ISSUES. BMW DEALERS ACKNOWLEDGE THE ISSUE BUT BMW NORTH AMERICA WILL NOT FIX IT. THIS IS A WELDING/MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT CAN LEAD TO THE DIFFERENTIAL AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS IN THE RE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 9, 2019
Incident date: Nov 30, 2018
I HAVE A 1998 Z3 M ROADSTER AND THE TRUNK WELDS HOLDING THE SUBFRAME IS FAILING. THIS IS A COMMONLY DOCUMENTED ISSUES. BMW DEALERS ACKNOWLEDGE THE ISSUE BUT BMW NORTH AMERICA WILL NOT FIX IT. THIS IS A WELDING/MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT CAN LEAD TO THE DIFFERENTIAL AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS IN THE RE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 22, 2011
Incident date: Jul 1, 2011
I PURCHASED A USED 1998 BMW Z3 WITH THE 1.9 LITER ENGINE ON 10/14/2010 WITH 90564 MILES. IN MID NOVEMBER I TOOK THE CAR TO A MECHANIC FOR A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHICH WAS SERVICED. THE MECHANIC INFORMS ME THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH Z3'S ALONG WITH OTHER MODEL BMW'S WITH THE WAY THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 22, 2011
Incident date: Jul 1, 2011
I PURCHASED A USED 1998 BMW Z3 WITH THE 1.9 LITER ENGINE ON 10/14/2010 WITH 90564 MILES. IN MID NOVEMBER I TOOK THE CAR TO A MECHANIC FOR A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHICH WAS SERVICED. THE MECHANIC INFORMS ME THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH Z3'S ALONG WITH OTHER MODEL BMW'S WITH THE WAY THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS ... Read more
SEATS
Sep 30, 2009
Incident date: Feb 6, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 BMW Z3. DURING ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEAT ADJUSTOR RAIL FAILED. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE SEAT MOVED BACK AND FORTH WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE ... Read more
SEATS
Jul 24, 2007
Incident date: Mar 15, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 BMW Z3. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED, THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOVES BACKWARDS AND FORWARDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
SEATS
Jul 24, 2007
Incident date: Mar 15, 2007
MARCH 2007 DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND UPON STOPPING AT RED LIGHT SEAT JOLTS FORWARD CAUSING FOOT TO SLIP OFF OF BRAKE AND NEARLY CAUSING ACCIDENT. THIS HAPPENS CONSTANTLY NOW ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT OF 1998 BMW Z-3. UPON TAKING CAR TO SHOP AFTER SHOP AND DEALER I WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST $470.0... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Mar 18, 2005
Incident date: Jan 16, 2005
WHILE BRAKING AND SPEEDING THE DRIVER'S SEAT LURCHED FORWARD/BACKWARDS ON THE SEAT TRACKS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
SEATS
Feb 9, 2005
Incident date: Dec 9, 2004
DRIVER'S SEAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH WHICH CAN BE A SAFETY HAZARD, I HAVE SEEN OTHER BMW Z3 WHILE AT A DEALER FOR SERVICE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. YET BMW HAS NOT RECOGNIZED THIS AS A FACTORY DEFECT. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jan 5, 2004
Incident date: Sep 17, 2003
SAFETY DEFECT 1998 Z3 BMW. *MR THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK. THE CHECK INDICATED THAT THE SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM WAS GETTING ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE IN THE WIRING HARNESS. THE CONSUMER REFUSED REPAIR DUE TO T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 15, 2003
Incident date: Sep 17, 2003
THE VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE IN THE WIRING HARNESS. THE DEALER WANTED THE CONSUMER TO PAY $400 TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM BUT THE CONSUMER BELIEVES BMW SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE. THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 7, 2003
Incident date: Jul 12, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD COME ON. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER.*AK
SEAT BELTS
Jun 13, 2003
Incident date: Jun 13, 2003
THE DRIVER WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED IN THE FRONT AT 45 MPH. NEITHER OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE SEAT BELT ALSO FAILED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE DRIVER. *AK *CB *NLM
Crash
2 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 13, 2003
Incident date: Jun 13, 2003
THE DRIVER WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED IN THE FRONT AT 45 MPH. NEITHER OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE SEAT BELT ALSO FAILED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE DRIVER. *AK *CB *NLM
Crash
2 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Jan 25, 2003
Incident date: Jan 22, 2003
I AM EXPERIENCING A POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEM. ON AN IRREGULAR BASIS, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK FROM INSIDE THE CAR. THIS MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO EXIT THE CAR WITHOUT UNLOCKING THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, USING THE POWER-LOCK REMOTE (FOB), OR REACHING OUTSIDE TO UNLOCK THE DOOR WITH THE KE... Read more
SEATS
Nov 22, 2002
Incident date: Oct 22, 2002
VEHICLE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WILL LAUNCH FORWARD WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Dec 3, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 2001
TRANSMISSION POPS OR JUMPS OUT OF FIRST GEAR UPON TAKEOFF. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 19, 2001
Incident date: Jul 9, 2001
AFTER APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING A FIRE ERUPTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD, NO INDICATOR LIGHTS DISPLAYED AND NO ODOR OF RAW FUEL WAS APPARENT. POWER TO THE VEHICLE ULTIMATLEY FAILED AS WELL AS THE BRAKES. WIFE ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKES. WITHIN MINUTES THE MOTOR AND ACCOU... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 19, 2001
Incident date: Jul 9, 2001
AFTER APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING A FIRE ERUPTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD, NO INDICATOR LIGHTS DISPLAYED AND NO ODOR OF RAW FUEL WAS APPARENT. POWER TO THE VEHICLE ULTIMATLEY FAILED AS WELL AS THE BRAKES. WIFE ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKES. WITHIN MINUTES THE MOTOR AND ACCOU... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Sep 12, 2001
Incident date: Jul 9, 2001
A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING, NO INDICATOR LIGHTS DISPLAYED AND NO ODOR OF RAW FUEL WAS APPARENT POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE, CONSUMER IS SEEKING MONETARY COMPENSATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER.*YH
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Aug 16, 2001
Incident date: Jul 6, 1998
I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SERVICED 4 TIMES ... THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM, I LOSE ALL HEAD LIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHEN THIS HAPPENS .. INCLUDING MY TURN SIGNALS..
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Aug 16, 2001
Incident date: Jul 6, 1998
I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SERVICED 4 TIMES ... THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM, I LOSE ALL HEAD LIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHEN THIS HAPPENS .. INCLUDING MY TURN SIGNALS..
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Aug 13, 2001
Incident date: Jul 6, 1998
I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SERVICED 4 TIMES ... THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM, I LOSE ALL HEAD LIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHEN THIS HAPPENS .. INCLUDING MY TURN SIGNALS..
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Aug 13, 2001
Incident date: Jul 6, 1998
I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SERVICED 4 TIMES ... THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM, I LOSE ALL HEAD LIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHEN THIS HAPPENS .. INCLUDING MY TURN SIGNALS..
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jan 22, 2000
Incident date: Nov 15, 1999
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN THE STEERING LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. MANUFACTURER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE . THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK
Crash
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Aug 9, 1999
BLOWER KNOB LIGHT INOPERABLE DUE TO FAILURE OF THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER SWITCH FAILURE. MJS
SUSPENSION:REAR
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Feb 25, 1999
REAR STABILIZER BAR REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES WITH THREE REPLACEMENTS. MJS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 15, 1999
Incident date: Dec 15, 1998
BMW Z3 IS A PIECE OF CRAP. DEALER NOW THINKS THAT THERE IS UNDERLYING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE. 3 CD PLAYERS, 2 IGNITION SYSTEMS, 1 FUEL SENSOR, 1 ENGINE THAT WOULDN'T START DUE TO SOMETHING STUCK OPEN AND JUST GENERAL POOR QUALITY. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS VEHICLE FOR ANYONE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 15, 1999
Incident date: Dec 15, 1998
BMW Z3 IS A PIECE OF CRAP. DEALER NOW THINKS THAT THERE IS UNDERLYING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE. 3 CD PLAYERS, 2 IGNITION SYSTEMS, 1 FUEL SENSOR, 1 ENGINE THAT WOULDN'T START DUE TO SOMETHING STUCK OPEN AND JUST GENERAL POOR QUALITY. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS VEHICLE FOR ANYONE.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Nov 15, 1999
Incident date: Dec 15, 1998
BMW Z3 IS A PIECE OF CRAP. DEALER NOW THINKS THAT THERE IS UNDERLYING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE. 3 CD PLAYERS, 2 IGNITION SYSTEMS, 1 FUEL SENSOR, 1 ENGINE THAT WOULDN'T START DUE TO SOMETHING STUCK OPEN AND JUST GENERAL POOR QUALITY. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS VEHICLE FOR ANYONE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 15, 1999
Incident date: Dec 15, 1998
BMW Z3 IS A PIECE OF CRAP. DEALER NOW THINKS THAT THERE IS UNDERLYING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE. 3 CD PLAYERS, 2 IGNITION SYSTEMS, 1 FUEL SENSOR, 1 ENGINE THAT WOULDN'T START DUE TO SOMETHING STUCK OPEN AND JUST GENERAL POOR QUALITY. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS VEHICLE FOR ANYONE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 15, 1999
Incident date: Dec 15, 1998
BMW Z3 IS A PIECE OF CRAP. DEALER NOW THINKS THAT THERE IS UNDERLYING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE. 3 CD PLAYERS, 2 IGNITION SYSTEMS, 1 FUEL SENSOR, 1 ENGINE THAT WOULDN'T START DUE TO SOMETHING STUCK OPEN AND JUST GENERAL POOR QUALITY. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS VEHICLE FOR ANYONE.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Sep 30, 1999
HEAD LIGHT FAILED. YH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Sep 30, 1999
PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED. YH
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Apr 1, 1998
STEREO FAILED. YH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Sep 8, 1999
SEAT BELT--3 POINT BELT.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: Jun 2, 1997
POWER SEAT SWITCH FAILED. YH
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Feb 17, 1999
REARVIEW MIRROR CREATES HUGE BLIND SPOT AND IS A POTENTIAL HAZARD.
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Jan 18, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
THE PLASTIC REAR WINDOW IN THE CONVERTIBLE TOP HAS A DESIGN FLAW. WHEN THE CONVERTIBLE TOP IS LOWERED AND THEN RAISED AGAIN (THE INTENDED NORMAL OPERATION OF THE CONVERTIBLE TOP), IT CAUSES SEVERE CREASING OF THE REAR WINDOW. THIS RESULTS IN THE REAR VIEW OUT THE WINDOW BEING SIGNIFICANTLY DISTORTED... Read more
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Oct 20, 1998
OWNERS MANUAL STATES WARNING TRIANGLE AND FIRST AID KIT ARE LOCATED ON VEHICLE, THIS IS NOT SO, ONLY OFFERED TO EUROPEAN VEHICLES.
AIR BAGS
May 19, 1998
Incident date: Mar 28, 1998
THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES, AND THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL BUZ HEARD THROUGH THE RADIO. WHEN TURNING THE RADIO OFF AND ON THE LIGHT GOES OFF. THE COMPUTER WAS REPLACED IN APRIL AND THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 BMW Z3
21 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
SI B12 12 10
Jun 1, 2010
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW: WHEN AT LOWER SPEEDS OR STOPPING THE ENGINE IDLE DIPS TOO LOW BECAUSE OF A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
620300
Jun 1, 2000
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
SUBJECT REGARDING SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING VARIOUS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAULTS. *TT
110500
Jun 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXPERIENCING A BUZZING OR RATTLING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT
110300
May 1, 2000
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONSUMER COMPLAINTS REGARDING COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATES (IN AND OUT OF RED ZONE) AND / OR HEATER OUTPUT TOO LOW. **MR
620199
Jun 1, 1999
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
CONDITIONS WITH FUEL GAUGE READING 1/4 WHEN TANK IS FULL. *TT
160199
Jun 1, 1999
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
CONCERNS WITH FUEL GAUGE READING 1/4 WHEN TANK IS FULL. *TT
160199
May 1, 1999
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT ON FUEL GAUGE READING 1/4 WHEN TAK IS FULL. *TT
121099
May 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 99E-A01. *TT
620199
May 1, 1999
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
CONCERNS WITH FUEL GAUGE READING 1/4 WHEN TANK IS FULL. *TT
120599
Feb 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE CRANKING, BUT DOES NOT START. *TT
120299
Feb 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH ON COLD START. *TT
651698
Feb 1, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
PROCEDURES ON INSTALLING I-BUS WIRE FOR THE CD CHANGER. *TT
120599
Feb 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE CRANKING, BUT NOT STARTING. *TT
61 14 98
Nov 1, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT ON EWS3D CODING NOT POSSIBLE. *YC
72 04 98
Oct 1, 1998
140000 AIR BAGS
INFORMATION ON NEW AIRBAGS. *YC
61 13 98
Oct 1, 1998
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SUBJECT ON TIGHTENING THE BATTERY B+ CABLE CLAMP NUT. *YC
54 04 98
Sep 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC TOP SLAMS AGAINST WINDSHIELD HEADER WHEN CLOSING. *YC
51 06 96
Sep 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INSTALLATIN OF CENTER CONSOLE WITH INTEGRATED CUP HOLDERS. *YC
65 05 98
Mar 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
COMPLAINTS OF VIBRATION OR RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM SUBWOOFER. *YC *JN
16 01 98
Mar 1, 1998
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL AND FUEL FILLER CAP / FILLER DOOR LABELS. *YC
00 02 98
Feb 1, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BRIEF INFORMATION ON ROADSTER ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL (ETM) SUPPLEMENT. *YC
BMW Z3 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW Z3 across all model years (1996, 2004).
13
Total Recalls
300
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
16
Reported Crashes
10
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths